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NNS130815-17 Hagel Announces New Anti-Sexual Assault Initiatives-- httpwwwnavymilsearchdisplayaspstory_id=75983
NNS130815-06 PNSY Returns USS Pittsburgh to the Fleet -- httpwwwnavymilsearchdisplayaspstory_id=75972
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NNS130815-18 USS Henry M Jackson (Blue) Chief of the Boat Relieved-- httpwwwnavymilsearchdisplayaspstory_id=75961
NNS130815-13 Navy Awards Preliminary Design Review Contracts for UnmannedCarrier-Based System-- httpwwwnavymilsearchdisplayaspstory_id=75979
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NNS130815-17 Hagel Announces New Anti-Sexual Assault Initiatives
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today announced seven newinitiatives to strengthen and standardize the departments sexual assault preventionand response effort
In a memo to the field Hagel called elimination of sexual assault in the military oneof the departments top priorities
This effort requires our absolute and sustained commitment to providing a safeenvironment in which every service member and DOD civilian is free from the threatof sexual harassment and assault he wrote in a statement Our success dependson a dynamic and responsive approach We therefore must continually assess andstrive to improve our prevention and response programs
On May 6 2013 the secretary directed the services and defense agencies tostrengthen the program in commander accountability command climate victimadvocacy and safety
The secretarys initiatives announced today strengthen these areas further Theyinclude
-- The secretary directed the services to improve victim legal support He directedthe service secretaries to create a legal advocacy program to provide legalrepresentation to sexual assault victims throughout the judicial process He set Nov1 2013 as an initial operating capacity for this and for it to be fully functional byJan 1 2014
-- Hagel directed that pre-trial investigative hearings of sexual assault-relatedcharges are conducted by Judge Advocate General officers
-- The secretary directed service secretaries to enhance protections calling on themto develop and implement policies allowing for the reassignment or transfer ofmembers accused of committing sexual assault or related offense Hagel wants this
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done in order to eliminate continued contact while respecting the rights of bothvictims and the accused
-- Hagel is requiring timely follow-up reports on sexual assault incidents andresponses to be given to the first general or flag officer within the chain ofcommand
-- He also directed the DOD Inspector General to regularly evaluate closed sexualassault investigations
-- Hagel ordered the service secretaries to standardize prohibitions on inappropriatebehavior between recruiters and trainers and their recruits and trainees across thedepartment
-- And Hagel directed the DOD general council to develop and propose changes tothe Manual for Courts-Martial that would allow victims to give input during thesentencing phase of courts-martial
The new measures should strengthen the departments sexual assault prevention andresponse programs the secretary said
Remember we are all accountable and responsible for eliminating this crime fromour ranks Hagel said in the memo
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NNS130815-06 PNSY Returns USS Pittsburgh to the Fleet
From Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Public Affairs
KITTERY Maine (NNS) -- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) delivered Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) on-time and under budgetNAVSEA announced Aug 15
PNSY conducted the Pittsburgh pre-inactivation restricted availability (PIRA) off-yardat Sub Base New London in Groton Conn which began Sept 5 2012
Although PNSY routinely performs work off-yard this was the first major Chief ofNaval Operations availability of more than 100000 man-days which PNSY executedoutside of Kittery Maine
Off-yard availabilities are unique and require an all-inclusive team mentality fromplanning to execution said Don Robinson deputy project superintendent The can-do attitude of our entire team made small work of even first-time challengesthroughout the execution period
The project team and crews combined pride and work ethic drove them to successas they met the overhauls key dates including undocking three days early - none ofwhich would have been possible without the maintenance partnership with thePittsburgh crew lead by commanding officer Cmdr William Solomon
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Cmdr Solomon and the crew of Pittsburgh were side-by-side with the shipyard inovercoming each and every obstacle said Capt James Kalowsky PNSY operationsofficer They truly exemplified the ships motto and displayed a heart of steel
The on-time and on-budget completion of submarine availabilities is critical in themaintenance of todays fleet and is essential to maintaining readiness PNSY remainsdevoted to the technical excellence and judiciousness that is required to meetschedule and budget demands
This shipyard has been providing for the defense of this country and maintainingthe Navy for more than 200 years said Capt William Greene shipyard commanderThe platforms may have changed from sailing ships to nuclear-powered submarinesbut one thing that will always remain is the traditional Portsmouth quality workwhich continues to safely deliver excellence for the nation and the Navy
PNSY a field activity of the Naval Sea Systems Command is committed tomaximizing the material readiness of the fleet by safely delivering first-time qualityon-budget and on-time
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NNS130815-21 Haiti Leaders and Florida Senator Tour Projects in Haiti
By Earl Bittner NAVFAC Southeast Public Affairs
Les Cayes Haiti (NNS) -- US Sen Bill Nelson (D-FL) Haitian President HisExcellency Michel Martelly and the US Ambassador to Haiti The Honorable PamelaWhite toured the newly constructed emergency operations center (EOC) disasterreadiness warehouse (DRW) school clinic and community center in Les Cayes Haiti
Aug 6
The five facilities located in the Sud Department of Haiti were constructed by NavalFacilities Engineering Command Southeast through design-build contracts as part ofthe US Southern Commands Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP) in Haiti
No one should have to go through what Haitians went through three years agosaid Sen Bill Nelson D-Fla Our humanitarian assistance programs there areshowing real signs of progress but there is still much work to be done and ourNaval Command there has and will continue to be critical to the countrys overallrecovery efforts
The clinic school and community center referred to as community clusters wereturned over to the Haitian Government in December 2012 A ribbon cutting tocelebrate their inauguration was conducted Jan 10 Clinic personnel treated morethan 100 patients the first month it was open
Each community cluster consists of an eight-classroom school a community centerbuilding a medical clinic and water well said Lt jg Blaine Henning ResidentOfficer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) Haiti with Naval Facilities Engineering
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Command (NAVFAC) Southeast These facilities provide an immediate positiveimpact to the local population
The 4000 square foot EOC provides a central hub in the Sud Department for thelocal government to coordinate disaster response The 4800 square foot DRWprovides storage for supplies needed to immediately respond to a major disasterThe warehouse is also used to de-centralize supply redistribution outside of theHaitian capital to alleviate major supply chain issues discovered following the 2010earthquakeThese projects are part of 62 similar building efforts throughout Haiti that wereawarded by NAVFAC in Jacksonville Fla
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NNS130815-18 USS Henry M Jackson (Blue) Chief of the Boat Relieved
By Submarine Group 9 Public Affairs
BANGOR Wash (NNS) -- The Blue Crew chief of the boat (COB) of the Tridentballistic missile submarine USS Henry M Jackson (SSBN 730) was relieved of hisduties Aug 15 after being found guilty of violating Article 134 of the Uniform Code ofMilitary Justice in a Captains Mast proceeding at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor
Senior Chief Fire Control Technician (SS) Jason B Vega-Cruz was awarded non-judicial punishment and was removed from his position by Cmdr Jon Moretty BlueCrew commanding officer after a formal investigation substantiated allegations ofinvolvement in an inappropriate relationship
Vega-Cruz who had served as Blue Crew COB since July 2012 has beenadministratively reassigned to Naval Submarine Support Center Bangor
Chiefs of the Boat are the senior enlisted leaders of Navy submarine commands andhave a great deal of responsibility for their units assigned Sailors and their missionThey strengthen the chain of command by keeping the Commanding Officer aware ofexisting or potential issues of concern as well as procedures and practices whichaffect the mission readiness welfare and morale of the Sailors in the command
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NNS130815-13 Navy Awards Preliminary Design Review Contracts for UnmannedCarrier-Based System
From Naval Air Systems Command
PATUXENT RIVER Md (NNS) -- The Navy announced Aug 14 that four PreliminaryDesign Review (PDR) contracts were awarded for the Unmanned Carrier LaunchedAirborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) air vehicle segment
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The four $15 million firm-fixed price contracts were awarded to Boeing Co GeneralAtomics Aeronautical Systems Inc Lockheed Martin Corp and Northrop GrummanSystems Corp The period of performance for the contracting efforts is approximatelynine months
The PDRs are intended to inform the Navy of technical risk cost and designmaturity of the Air Segment (AS) and allows the industry teams to betterunderstand the programs requirements across the entire UCLASS system toexpeditiously deliver the unmanned carrier-based system to the fleet said CharlieNava UCLASS program manager
UCLASS will be the first deployed carrier-based unmanned air system It will providepersistent unmanned semi-autonomous carrier-based Intelligence SurveillanceReconnaissance and Targeting (ISR ampT) with precision strike capability to support247 carrier operational coverage
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NNS130815-05 First Term Sailors Receive Career Decision Help
By Susan D Henson Center for Personal and Professional Development PublicAffairs
VIRGINIA BEACH Va (NNS) -- Sailors in their first enlistment have betterinformation on which to base career decisions with the release of the First TermSuccess Workshop (FTSW) said Center for Personal and Professional Development(CPPD) officials Aug 15
The revised version of the workshop is now available for use by commands acrossthe fleet according to Master Chief Navy Counselor (SWAW) Michael SekeetCommand Career Counselor Course manager at CPPD
While this is a revision to a previous version of FTSW Sekeet said the course ismuch more than an update to content This is the first truly developed FTSW inthat it has the target audience in mind and is more than just a presentation hesaid
The improved workshop is designed to provide basic critical and timely informationon the Career Development Program computer- and web-based resources upwardmobility and advancement and also retention and transition information accordingto Sekeet This information will enable Sailors to make sound career decisions inreaching their full potential during their first tour he said
FTSW is a command-delivered training product administered by the command careercounselor with the help of the commands Career Development Team The contentconsists of a lesson plan a presentation and a trainee guide It is available fordownload on Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) for career counselors to use incoordination with their commands in delivering the workshop locally to Sailors
The release of the updated workshop content is part of the continual revision process
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to better meet the fleets training needs We encourage people to use the feedbacklink for Navy CounselorCommand Career Counselor (NCCCC) training on NKO toprovide CPPD with feedback on current training products or suggestions for futureones Sekeet said
To fulfill the fleet-wide requirement for this training commands must documentFTSW completions in Fleet Training Management and Planning System (FLTMPS) hesaid
Capt John Newcomer CPPDs commanding officer said delivering the new version ofFTSW reflects CPPDs commitment to providing Sailors with the tools they need tomake informed decisions CPPD teaches Sailors to assess risk and apply criticalthinking skills to make sound personal and professional decisions First Term SuccessWorkshop is a perfect example of providing Sailors with the best informationavailable to develop their skills in risk assessment and critical thinking as they relateto service in the Navy and beyond
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NNS130815-15 Coastal Command Patrol Boat Arrives in San Diego
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice William Blees Navy PublicAffairs Support Element West Det Northwest
PORT ANGELES Wash (NNS) -- The 65PB1101 coastal command patrol boat (CCB)departed Port Angeles Wash to transit to San Diego Calif Aug 5-11
The boat was manned by a Fleet Integration Team consisting entirely of NavyReservists
The CCB underwent developmental testing in the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juande Fuca from April to August 2013 During testing the boat encountered waveheights of 4-6 feet
The 65 foot 50-ton boat was built in Bremerton and Tacoma Wash and expandsthe capabilities of the Navy with its flexibility
This boat helps bridge the gap between the large ship navy and the near-coastalassets said Senior Enlisted Advisor Master Chief Petty Officer Joe Manningassigned to Coastal Riverine Group 1 (CRG-1)
The CCB has increased capability amongst existing Navy Expeditionary CombatCommand (NECC) craft including 24-hour mission capability ergonomic equipmentdesign both remote and crew-served weapon systems and a robustcommunications suite
The arrival of the Coastal Command Boat marks a critical milestone for the Coastal
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Riverine Force in which new technologies are expanding our teams ability to supportbroader missions and battlespace said Capt Chris Peterschmidt commander ofCRG-1 CRG-1 looks forward to leading the way as we man train and equip thecraft and crew for deployment early next year
The boat contains a hydraulic crane and shock mitigating seating for 18 crewmembers The boat also features sound-deadening curtains which separate theberthing area from the galley and an electronics space and sound-deadening floormats which isolate the pilothouse main cabin and galley from machinery and hull-borne noise
The CCB shares many design philosophies and technologies of the next generation ofNECC boats such as the MK-VI Patrol Boat for coastal operations
CRG-1 is scheduled to take custody of the CCB and the boat will be placed in servicein early September 2013
In conjunction with the arrival of the CCB and other riverine assets during July andAugust of 2013 CRG-1 has taken significant steps in establishing the first WestCoast riverine capability
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NNS130815-20 Bonhomme Richard ARG 31st MEU Conduct VBSS Exercise
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Edward Guttierrez III NavyPublic Affairs Support Element Norfolk
CORAL SEA (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious ReadyGroup (ARG) in partnership with Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU) conducted a visit board search and seizure (VBSS) training evolution aboardUSNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) Aug 13
VBSS operations are another way in which we keep sea lanes open and safe for theflow of commercial traffic said Lt Bradford Tonder operations officer forAmphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 These operations aid in deterring andpreventing illegal activity on the high seas
VBSS operations emerged after the initial Gulf War as a measure to supportcontinued maritime interdiction operations imposed by United Nations resolutionsand to deter illegal activity They are conducted by sending boarding teams tosearch a vessel of interest via rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) or helicopter If thevessel is deemed to be conducting illegal activities the boarding team can securethe vessel and crew if required
Todays VBSS training covers areas such as tactical team movements self-defensetactics boarding tactics and climbing and repelling techniques
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In this part of the world its one of the biggest things we focus on There are a lotof cargo ships and theyre at high risk of being taken over by pirates Its our job tobe ready to repel that threat said Cpl Corey Thomas infantry squad leader
The VBSS training exercise was conducted as part of the 31st MEUs certificationexercise (CERTEX) Due to the exercise framework less than 48 hours notice wasgiven to Bonhomme Richard Denver and the 31st MEU to begin planning theboarding and seizure operation
Although we had only 48 hours from notice of the mission to execution [it]required the same extensive and detailed planning to execute as the VBSSoperations Navy ships routinely conduct said Tonder
VBSS operations require intricate pre-planning and execution as well as high-levelintegration between Navy and Marine on-scene leadership The Marine Corps eliteVBSS force is the Maritime Raid Force (MRF) The MRF is vital to the BlueGreenteam and uses the full spectrum of ARGMEU support resources such as aircraft andsmall boats in order to successfully execute a particular mission
This operation was very successful said Tonder This was the first time thisparticular BlueGreen team conducted this type of operation together The teamgelled quickly and planned and executed a safe and coordinated mission involvingnumerous air platforms originating from both Bonhomme Richard and Denver
Thomas echoed that sentiment saying A lot goes into an operation like this a lot ofcoordination with different elements Whether its the Aviation Combat Element(ACE) the Navy side or Marine Force Recon team I think the operation wentextremely smoothly There are always things to improve and tighten up in anymission but overall I feel like things went extremely well
Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard ARG commanded byCapt Cathal OConnor commodore Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 andreports to the Commander Amphibious Force 7th Fleet Rear Adm Jeffrey A Harleyheadquartered in White Beach Okinawa Japan
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NNS130815-10 SUPSALV Assists Port of San Francisco with Dry Dock Removal
From Naval Sea Systems Command Corporate Communications
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The supervisor of salvage and diving (SUPSALV) coordinatedwith the Port of San Francisco to remove a World War II-era dry dock Naval SeaSystems Command announced Aug 15
The 610-foot long dry dock owned by the Port of San Francisco was built in 1942for the US Navy to repair ships during World War II and has been unused andrusting for years
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The port had been looking for a way to remove the dry dock from the harbor and in2009 Congress appropriated $3 million to assist with preparations to scrap the drydock said Capt Mark Matthews supervisor of salvage and diving As the Navyssalvage expert the Secretary of Defense tasked us to assist with the planning andremoval
The funds available would not pay for the total cost to scrap the dry dock butcovered the engineering work environmental permitting process and the removal oftwo end sections that reduced the total scope of the remaining scrapping job to amore simplified and affordable one
Work began in June and lasted about 12 weeks SUPSALV efforts included preparingthe site for dismantling and removal of the two end sections reducing the dry dockto 410 feet and enabling the remaining portion of the dry dock to be sold andtransported for scrapping
SUPSALV will continue to provide advice on dry dock center section as requested bythe Port of San Francisco
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NNS130815-08 NAVSEA Recognized for STEM Contributions
From Naval Sea Systems Command Office of Corporate Communications
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Women of Color magazine will recognize four Naval SeaSystem Command (NAVSEA) employees for their contributions in the fields ofscience technology math and engineering (STEM) Naval Sea Systems Commandannounced Aug 15
Tonya McNair will be awarded the technology all star award for demonstratingexcellence in the workplace and in her community in the mid-level to advancedstages careers category (approximately 22 or more years in the workforce)
The technology rising star award will be presented to Soralis Pimentel CabreraCourtney Crittenden and Beverly Cusworth for demonstrating exceptionalachievements in their workplace and communities as well as helping to shapetechnology for the future
Our nation needs scientists technologists engineers and mathematics talent in thegovernment industry and academia yet fewer and fewer students prepare for orpursue STEM careers said Bill Deligne NAVSEAs executive director These womenexemplify the brightest in their subject areas and serve as role models to young menand women interested in pursuing education and careers in STEM fields
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McNair an engineer with Integrated Warfare Systems 20 served as the actingprincipal advanced program manager for the surface electronic warfare improvementprogram responsible for the development and execution of two acquisition category(ACAT) II programs two ACAT IV programs and all in-service systems She carriedan extremely critical high-visibility electronic warfare program through crucialacquisition reviews with flying colors
Cabrera is an engineer at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Newport and hasbeen engaged in the development and transition of new technologies into the Navyssubmarine force She is currently a NUWC Newport representative at NAVSEA whereshe is responsible for all Navy electronics warfare (EW) systems She currentlyserves as acting NAVSEA EW Foreign Military Sales project manager and as theliaison between NAVSEA and NUWC Newport in these areas
Crittenden an engineer for Program Executive Office Ships will be recognized forher contributions to promoting STEM fields to a diverse population of studentsthrough volunteering with local schools and recruiting events Crittenden serves as aSTEM outreach program coordinator and tutors AP calculus pre-algebra and basicmath at a Washington DC school
Cusworth a research biologist at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren will beacknowledged for her work on accelerating the fielding of the Joint Biological AgentIdentification and Diagnostic System (JBAIDS) the current biological detection andidentification system to the Fleet reducing the fielding schedule from three years toone year She is active in outreach programs that engage young people very earlyon to encourage interest in STEM fields
The winners will be acknowledged during an Oct 18 ceremony in Dallas
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NNS130815-07 Lincoln Sailors Prepare Meals for Homeless in Norfolk and NewportNews
From USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS AbrahamLincoln (CVN 72) prepared meals for the homeless at a Norfolk soup kitchen Aug15
Since arriving to Newport News in late February the crew of the Lincoln has beeninvolved in three different soup kitchens with an average of six events per month
Two of the soup kitchens are located only one mile from the ship at St Vincent dePaul Roman Catholic Church and St Pauls Episcopal Church The third project islocated at Christ and St Lukes Episcopal Church in Norfolk
Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Kalli Hoevelman one of the Lincoln Sailorswho volunteers on a regular basis at the various soup kitchens reflected on givingback to the community
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Its my favorite project said Hoevelman I feel like Im helping people out and itmakes me feel good I realize Im making a difference and it makes me moremotivated to come to work
Hoevelman added that a small group of Sailors can make a big difference and addedthat volunteers from the carrier will continue volunteering at the two soup kitchensthroughout the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH)
Since returning from deployment in August 2012 Lincoln Sailors have volunteeredmore than 5000 hours in various communities in the Hampton Roads area
USS Abraham Lincoln is the fifth ship of the Nimitz class to undergo RCOH a majorlife-cycle milestone Once RCOH is complete Lincoln will be one of the most modernand technologically advanced Nimitz-class aircraft carriers in the fleet and willcontinue to be a vital part of the national defense
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NNS130815-23 Current All Hands Update
From Defense Media Activity - Navy
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- All Hands Update features two one-minute newscasts today
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Second one-minute newscast -- Headline for Thursday August 15th 2013 Strike Fighter Squadron 101 CompletesFirst Flight in Navy F35C Lightning II httpwwwnavymilviewVideoaspid=18754httpyoutuberLQKZzTyeBk
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NNS020719-06 This Day in Naval History - Aug 15
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1845 - The US Naval Academy is established at Annapolis Md on former site ofFort Severn1895 - Commissioning of USS Texas the first American steel-hulled battleshipTexas served off Cuba during the Spanish-American War and took part in the navalbattle of Santiago Under the name of San Marcos she was sunk in weapon effectstests in Chesapeake Bay in 1911 Her hulk continued in use as a gunnery targetthrough World War II1908 - First Navy post offices established in Navy ships1944 - Operation Dragoon Allied invasion of Southern France 1953 - First naval officer appointed Chairman Joints Chiefs of Staff Adm WilliamRadford1958 - USS Lexington (CVA 16) arrives in vicinity of Taiwan during Taiwan Straitscrisis
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Hagel Announces New Anti-SexualAssault InitiativesDefense Secretary Chuck Hagel today announcedseven new initiatives to strengthen andstandardize the departments sexual assaultprevention and response effortAugust 15 2013
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Hagel Announces New Anti-SexualAssault InitiativesStory Number NNS130815-17 Release Date 8152013 43500 PM
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today announced seven new initiatives tostrengthen and standardize the departments sexual assault prevention and response effort
In a memo to the field Hagel called elimination of sexual assault in the military one of thedepartments top priorities
This effort requires our absolute and sustained commitment to providing a safe environment inwhich every service member and DOD civilian is free from the threat of sexual harassment andassault he wrote in a statement Our success depends on a dynamic and responsive approachWe therefore must continually assess and strive to improve our prevention and responseprograms
On May 6 2013 the secretary directed the services and defense agencies to strengthen theprogram in commander accountability command climate victim advocacy and safety
The secretarys initiatives announced today strengthen these areas further They include
-- The secretary directed the services to improve victim legal support He directed the servicesecretaries to create a legal advocacy program to provide legal representation to sexual assaultvictims throughout the judicial process He set Nov 1 2013 as an initial operating capacity forthis and for it to be fully functional by Jan 1 2014
-- Hagel directed that pre-trial investigative hearings of sexual assault-related charges areconducted by Judge Advocate General officers
-- The secretary directed service secretaries to enhance protections calling on them to developand implement policies allowing for the reassignment or transfer of members accused ofcommitting sexual assault or related offense Hagel wants this done in order to eliminatecontinued contact while respecting the rights of both victims and the accused
-- Hagel is requiring timely follow-up reports on sexual assault incidents and responses to begiven to the first general or flag officer within the chain of command
-- He also directed the DOD Inspector General to regularly evaluate closed sexual assaultinvestigations
-- Hagel ordered the service secretaries to standardize prohibitions on inappropriate behaviorbetween recruiters and trainers and their recruits and trainees across the department
-- And Hagel directed the DOD general council to develop and propose changes to the Manual forCourts-Martial that would allow victims to give input during the sentencing phase of courts-martial
The new measures should strengthen the departments sexual assault prevention and responseprograms the secretary said
Remember we are all accountable and responsible for eliminating this crime from our ranksHagel said in the memo
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PNSY Returns USS Pittsburgh to theFleetStory Number NNS130815-06 Release Date 8152013 113800 AM
From Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Public Affairs
KITTERY Maine (NNS) -- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) delivered Los Angeles-class attacksubmarine USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) on-time and under budget NAVSEA announced Aug 15
PNSY conducted the Pittsburgh pre-inactivation restricted availability (PIRA) off-yard at Sub BaseNew London in Groton Conn which began Sept 5 2012
Although PNSY routinely performs work off-yard this was the first major Chief of NavalOperations availability of more than 100000 man-days which PNSY executed outside of KitteryMaine
Off-yard availabilities are unique and require an all-inclusive team mentality from planning toexecution said Don Robinson deputy project superintendent The can-do attitude of our entireteam made small work of even first-time challenges throughout the execution period
The project team and crews combined pride and work ethic drove them to success as they metthe overhauls key dates including undocking three days early - none of which would have beenpossible without the maintenance partnership with the Pittsburgh crew lead by commandingofficer Cmdr William Solomon
Cmdr Solomon and the crew of Pittsburgh were side-by-side with the shipyard in overcomingeach and every obstacle said Capt James Kalowsky PNSY operations officer They trulyexemplified the ships motto and displayed a heart of steel
The on-time and on-budget completion of submarine availabilities is critical in the maintenance oftodays fleet and is essential to maintaining readiness PNSY remains devoted to the technicalexcellence and judiciousness that is required to meet schedule and budget demands
This shipyard has been providing for the defense of this country and maintaining the Navy formore than 200 years said Capt William Greene shipyard commander The platforms may havechanged from sailing ships to nuclear-powered submarines but one thing that will always remainis the traditional Portsmouth quality work which continues to safely deliver excellence for thenation and the Navy
PNSY a field activity of the Naval Sea Systems Command is committed to maximizing thematerial readiness of the fleet by safely delivering first-time quality on-budget and on-time
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Haiti Leaders and Florida SenatorTour Projects in HaitiStory Number NNS130815-21 Release Date 8152013 85500 PM
By Earl Bittner NAVFAC Southeast Public Affairs
Les Cayes Haiti (NNS) -- US Sen Bill Nelson (D-FL) Haitian President His Excellency MichelMartelly and the US Ambassador to Haiti The Honorable Pamela White toured the newlyconstructed emergency operations center (EOC) disaster readiness warehouse (DRW) schoolclinic and community center in Les Cayes Haiti Aug 6
The five facilities located in the Sud Department of Haiti were constructed by Naval FacilitiesEngineering Command Southeast through design-build contracts as part of the US SouthernCommands Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP) in Haiti
No one should have to go through what Haitians went through three years ago said Sen BillNelson D-Fla Our humanitarian assistance programs there are showing real signs of progressbut there is still much work to be done and our Naval Command there has and will continue to becritical to the countrys overall recovery efforts
The clinic school and community center referred to as community clusters were turned over tothe Haitian Government in December 2012 A ribbon cutting to celebrate their inauguration wasconducted Jan 10 Clinic personnel treated more than 100 patients the first month it was open
Each community cluster consists of an eight-classroom school a community center building amedical clinic and water well said Lt jg Blaine Henning Resident Officer in Charge ofConstruction (ROICC) Haiti with Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) SoutheastThese facilities provide an immediate positive impact to the local population
The 4000 square foot EOC provides a central hub in the Sud Department for the localgovernment to coordinate disaster response The 4800 square foot DRW provides storage forsupplies needed to immediately respond to a major disaster The warehouse is also used to de-centralize supply redistribution outside of the Haitian capital to alleviate major supply chain issuesdiscovered following the 2010 earthquakeThese projects are part of 62 similar building efforts throughout Haiti that were awarded byNAVFAC in Jacksonville Fla
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USS Henry M Jackson (Blue) Chief ofthe Boat RelievedStory Number NNS130815-18 Release Date 8152013 63800 PM
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BANGOR Wash (NNS) -- The Blue Crew chief of the boat (COB) of the Trident ballistic missilesubmarine USS Henry M Jackson (SSBN 730) was relieved of his duties Aug 15 after beingfound guilty of violating Article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice in a Captains Mastproceeding at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor
Senior Chief Fire Control Technician (SS) Jason B Vega-Cruz was awarded non-judicialpunishment and was removed from his position by Cmdr Jon Moretty Blue Crew commandingofficer after a formal investigation substantiated allegations of involvement in an inappropriaterelationship
Vega-Cruz who had served as Blue Crew COB since July 2012 has been administrativelyreassigned to Naval Submarine Support Center Bangor
Chiefs of the Boat are the senior enlisted leaders of Navy submarine commands and have a greatdeal of responsibility for their units assigned Sailors and their mission They strengthen the chainof command by keeping the Commanding Officer aware of existing or potential issues of concernas well as procedures and practices which affect the mission readiness welfare and morale of theSailors in the command
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Navy Awards Preliminary DesignReview Contracts for UnmannedCarrier-Based SystemStory Number NNS130815-13 Release Date 8152013 13900 PM
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PATUXENT RIVER Md (NNS) -- The Navy announced Aug 14 that four Preliminary DesignReview (PDR) contracts were awarded for the Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillanceand Strike (UCLASS) air vehicle segment
The four $15 million firm-fixed price contracts were awarded to Boeing Co General AtomicsAeronautical Systems Inc Lockheed Martin Corp and Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Theperiod of performance for the contracting efforts is approximately nine months
The PDRs are intended to inform the Navy of technical risk cost and design maturity of the AirSegment (AS) and allows the industry teams to better understand the programs requirementsacross the entire UCLASS system to expeditiously deliver the unmanned carrier-based system tothe fleet said Charlie Nava UCLASS program manager
UCLASS will be the first deployed carrier-based unmanned air system It will provide persistentunmanned semi-autonomous carrier-based Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance andTargeting (ISR ampT) with precision strike capability to support 247 carrier operational coverage
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First Term Sailors Receive CareerDecision HelpStory Number NNS130815-05 Release Date 8152013 95800 AM
By Susan D Henson Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs
VIRGINIA BEACH Va (NNS) -- Sailors in their first enlistment have better information on whichto base career decisions with the release of the First Term Success Workshop (FTSW) said Centerfor Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) officials Aug 15
The revised version of the workshop is now available for use by commands across the fleetaccording to Master Chief Navy Counselor (SWAW) Michael Sekeet Command Career CounselorCourse manager at CPPD
While this is a revision to a previous version of FTSW Sekeet said the course is much more thanan update to content This is the first truly developed FTSW in that it has the target audience inmind and is more than just a presentation he said
The improved workshop is designed to provide basic critical and timely information on the CareerDevelopment Program computer- and web-based resources upward mobility and advancementand also retention and transition information according to Sekeet This information will enableSailors to make sound career decisions in reaching their full potential during their first tour hesaid
FTSW is a command-delivered training product administered by the command career counselorwith the help of the commands Career Development Team The content consists of a lesson plana presentation and a trainee guide It is available for download on Navy Knowledge Online (NKO)for career counselors to use in coordination with their commands in delivering the workshoplocally to Sailors
The release of the updated workshop content is part of the continual revision process to bettermeet the fleets training needs We encourage people to use the feedback link for NavyCounselorCommand Career Counselor (NCCCC) training on NKO to provide CPPD with feedbackon current training products or suggestions for future ones Sekeet said
To fulfill the fleet-wide requirement for this training commands must document FTSWcompletions in Fleet Training Management and Planning System (FLTMPS) he said
Capt John Newcomer CPPDs commanding officer said delivering the new version of FTSWreflects CPPDs commitment to providing Sailors with the tools they need to make informeddecisions CPPD teaches Sailors to assess risk and apply critical thinking skills to make soundpersonal and professional decisions First Term Success Workshop is a perfect example ofproviding Sailors with the best information available to develop their skills in risk assessment andcritical thinking as they relate to service in the Navy and beyond
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Coastal Command Patrol Boat Arrivesin San DiegoStory Number NNS130815-15 Release Date 8152013 25700 PM
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice William Blees Navy Public Affairs Support Element West Det Northwest
PORT ANGELES Wash (NNS) -- The 65PB1101 coastal command patrol boat (CCB) departed PortAngeles Wash to transit to San Diego Calif Aug 5-11
The boat was manned by a Fleet Integration Team consisting entirely of Navy Reservists
The CCB underwent developmental testing in the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fucafrom April to August 2013 During testing the boat encountered wave heights of 4-6 feet
The 65 foot 50-ton boat was built in Bremerton and Tacoma Wash and expands thecapabilities of the Navy with its flexibility
This boat helps bridge the gap between the large ship navy and the near-coastal assets saidSenior Enlisted Advisor Master Chief Petty Officer Joe Manning assigned to Coastal RiverineGroup 1 (CRG-1)
The CCB has increased capability amongst existing Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC)craft including 24-hour mission capability ergonomic equipment design both remote and crew-served weapon systems and a robust communications suite
The arrival of the Coastal Command Boat marks a critical milestone for the Coastal RiverineForce in which new technologies are expanding our teams ability to support broader missions andbattlespace said Capt Chris Peterschmidt commander of CRG-1 CRG-1 looks forward toleading the way as we man train and equip the craft and crew for deployment early next year
The boat contains a hydraulic crane and shock mitigating seating for 18 crew members The boatalso features sound-deadening curtains which separate the berthing area from the galley and anelectronics space and sound-deadening floor mats which isolate the pilothouse main cabin andgalley from machinery and hull-borne noise
The CCB shares many design philosophies and technologies of the next generation of NECC boatssuch as the MK-VI Patrol Boat for coastal operations
CRG-1 is scheduled to take custody of the CCB and the boat will be placed in service in earlySeptember 2013
In conjunction with the arrival of the CCB and other riverine assets during July and August of2013 CRG-1 has taken significant steps in establishing the first West Coast riverine capability
The Coastal Riverine Force is a core Navy capability that provides port and harbor security highvalue asset protection and maritime security operations in coastal and inland waterways
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Bonhomme Richard ARG 31st MEUConduct VBSS ExerciseStory Number NNS130815-20 Release Date 8152013 85400 PM
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Edward Guttierrez III Navy Public Affairs Support Element Norfolk
CORAL SEA (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)in partnership with Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted a visit boardsearch and seizure (VBSS) training evolution aboard USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) Aug 13
VBSS operations are another way in which we keep sea lanes open and safe for the flow ofcommercial traffic said Lt Bradford Tonder operations officer for Amphibious Squadron(PHIBRON) 11 These operations aid in deterring and preventing illegal activity on the highseas
VBSS operations emerged after the initial Gulf War as a measure to support continued maritimeinterdiction operations imposed by United Nations resolutions and to deter illegal activity Theyare conducted by sending boarding teams to search a vessel of interest via rigid-hull inflatableboat (RHIB) or helicopter If the vessel is deemed to be conducting illegal activities the boardingteam can secure the vessel and crew if required
Todays VBSS training covers areas such as tactical team movements self-defense tacticsboarding tactics and climbing and repelling techniques
In this part of the world its one of the biggest things we focus on There are a lot of cargo shipsand theyre at high risk of being taken over by pirates Its our job to be ready to repel thatthreat said Cpl Corey Thomas infantry squad leader
The VBSS training exercise was conducted as part of the 31st MEUs certification exercise(CERTEX) Due to the exercise framework less than 48 hours notice was given to BonhommeRichard Denver and the 31st MEU to begin planning the boarding and seizure operation
Although we had only 48 hours from notice of the mission to execution [it] required the sameextensive and detailed planning to execute as the VBSS operations Navy ships routinely conductsaid Tonder
VBSS operations require intricate pre-planning and execution as well as high-level integrationbetween Navy and Marine on-scene leadership The Marine Corps elite VBSS force is theMaritime Raid Force (MRF) The MRF is vital to the BlueGreen team and uses the full spectrum ofARGMEU support resources such as aircraft and small boats in order to successfully execute aparticular mission
This operation was very successful said Tonder This was the first time this particularBlueGreen team conducted this type of operation together The team gelled quickly and plannedand executed a safe and coordinated mission involving numerous air platforms originating fromboth Bonhomme Richard and Denver
Thomas echoed that sentiment saying A lot goes into an operation like this a lot of coordinationwith different elements Whether its the Aviation Combat Element (ACE) the Navy side orMarine Force Recon team I think the operation went extremely smoothly There are alwaysthings to improve and tighten up in any mission but overall I feel like things went extremelywell
Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard ARG commanded by Capt CathalOConnor commodore Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 and reports to the CommanderAmphibious Force 7th Fleet Rear Adm Jeffrey A Harley headquartered in White BeachOkinawa Japan
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SUPSALV Assists Port of SanFrancisco with Dry Dock RemovalStory Number NNS130815-10 Release Date 8152013 114800 AM
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WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The supervisor of salvage and diving (SUPSALV) coordinated with thePort of San Francisco to remove a World War II-era dry dock Naval Sea Systems Commandannounced Aug 15
The 610-foot long dry dock owned by the Port of San Francisco was built in 1942 for the USNavy to repair ships during World War II and has been unused and rusting for years
The port had been looking for a way to remove the dry dock from the harbor and in 2009Congress appropriated $3 million to assist with preparations to scrap the dry dock said CaptMark Matthews supervisor of salvage and diving As the Navys salvage expert the Secretary ofDefense tasked us to assist with the planning and removal
The funds available would not pay for the total cost to scrap the dry dock but covered theengineering work environmental permitting process and the removal of two end sections thatreduced the total scope of the remaining scrapping job to a more simplified and affordable one
Work began in June and lasted about 12 weeks SUPSALV efforts included preparing the site fordismantling and removal of the two end sections reducing the dry dock to 410 feet and enablingthe remaining portion of the dry dock to be sold and transported for scrapping
SUPSALV will continue to provide advice on dry dock center section as requested by the Port ofSan Francisco
The Office of the Director of Ocean Engineering Supervisor of Salvage and Diving is part of theNaval Sea Systems Command and is responsible for all aspects of ocean engineering includingsalvage in-water ship repair contracting towing diving safety and equipment maintenance andprocurement
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WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Women of Color magazine will recognize four Naval Sea SystemCommand (NAVSEA) employees for their contributions in the fields of science technology mathand engineering (STEM) Naval Sea Systems Command announced Aug 15
Tonya McNair will be awarded the technology all star award for demonstrating excellence in theworkplace and in her community in the mid-level to advanced stages careers category(approximately 22 or more years in the workforce)
The technology rising star award will be presented to Soralis Pimentel Cabrera CourtneyCrittenden and Beverly Cusworth for demonstrating exceptional achievements in their workplaceand communities as well as helping to shape technology for the future
Our nation needs scientists technologists engineers and mathematics talent in the governmentindustry and academia yet fewer and fewer students prepare for or pursue STEM careers saidBill Deligne NAVSEAs executive director These women exemplify the brightest in their subjectareas and serve as role models to young men and women interested in pursuing education andcareers in STEM fields
McNair an engineer with Integrated Warfare Systems 20 served as the acting principaladvanced program manager for the surface electronic warfare improvement program responsiblefor the development and execution of two acquisition category (ACAT) II programs two ACAT IVprograms and all in-service systems She carried an extremely critical high-visibility electronicwarfare program through crucial acquisition reviews with flying colors
Cabrera is an engineer at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Newport and has beenengaged in the development and transition of new technologies into the Navys submarine forceShe is currently a NUWC Newport representative at NAVSEA where she is responsible for all Navyelectronics warfare (EW) systems She currently serves as acting NAVSEA EW Foreign MilitarySales project manager and as the liaison between NAVSEA and NUWC Newport in these areas
Crittenden an engineer for Program Executive Office Ships will be recognized for hercontributions to promoting STEM fields to a diverse population of students through volunteeringwith local schools and recruiting events Crittenden serves as a STEM outreach programcoordinator and tutors AP calculus pre-algebra and basic math at a Washington DC school
Cusworth a research biologist at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren will be acknowledgedfor her work on accelerating the fielding of the Joint Biological Agent Identification and DiagnosticSystem (JBAIDS) the current biological detection and identification system to the Fleet reducingthe fielding schedule from three years to one year She is active in outreach programs thatengage young people very early on to encourage interest in STEM fields
The winners will be acknowledged during an Oct 18 ceremony in Dallas
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NORFOLK (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln(CVN 72) prepared meals for the homeless at a Norfolk soup kitchen Aug 15
Since arriving to Newport News in late February the crew of the Lincoln has been involved inthree different soup kitchens with an average of six events per month
Two of the soup kitchens are located only one mile from the ship at St Vincent de Paul RomanCatholic Church and St Pauls Episcopal Church The third project is located at Christ and StLukes Episcopal Church in Norfolk
Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Kalli Hoevelman one of the Lincoln Sailors who volunteerson a regular basis at the various soup kitchens reflected on giving back to the community
Its my favorite project said Hoevelman I feel like Im helping people out and it makes mefeel good I realize Im making a difference and it makes me more motivated to come to work
Hoevelman added that a small group of Sailors can make a big difference and added thatvolunteers from the carrier will continue volunteering at the two soup kitchens throughout therefueling and complex overhaul (RCOH)
Since returning from deployment in August 2012 Lincoln Sailors have volunteered more than5000 hours in various communities in the Hampton Roads area
USS Abraham Lincoln is the fifth ship of the Nimitz class to undergo RCOH a major life-cyclemilestone Once RCOH is complete Lincoln will be one of the most modern and technologicallyadvanced Nimitz-class aircraft carriers in the fleet and will continue to be a vital part of thenational defense
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