Navy News Service for Tuesday, June 23, 2009
NNS090623-10. Maritime Cooperation a Key Theme for CARAT Malaysia 2009
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http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=46440NNS090623-08. Bataan Transits Suez Canal, Enters 5th Fleet
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http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=46443NNS090623-12. Recovery Act Contract Awarded to Renovate Camp Pendleton Quarters
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http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=46434NNS090623-11. SECDEF Announces Flag Officer Nominations
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http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=46460NNS090623-03. DESRON 50 Change of Command
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http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=46442NNS090623-07. NECC Participates in 2009 Multi-Agency Craft Conference
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http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=46435NNS090623-06. Trident Warrior Kicks Off Aboard Nassau
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http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=46436NNS090623-09. Father-Son Team Competes at Oklahoma City Navy Week Warrior Fitness Challenge
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http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=46458NNS090623-01. Gold Eagle Soars High in Phoenix Award Competition
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http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=46355DNU -- Service members participate in a Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore exercise.
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http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=12763DNU -- Headlines from around the fleet: USNS Richard E. Byrd (T AKE 4) is selected to participate in Pacific Partnership 2009; USNS Comfort (T AH 20) completes Continuing Promise 2009 mission in Colombia.
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http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=12764DNU -- USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) begins a composite training unit exercise.
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http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=12766DNU -- USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Sailors are selected for air traffic controllers of the year.
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http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=12767DNU -- USNS Comfort (T AH 20) crewmembers visit a sterile screw-worm fly production plant.
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http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=12765DNU -- Pre-commissioning unit Makin Island (LHD
hosts a family day.
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http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=12768NNS090623-04. Current Daily News Update
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http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=46456NNS020418-31. This Day in Naval History - June 23
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http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=1395Eye on the Fleet - U.S. Navy Photo of The Day
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NNS090623-10. Maritime Cooperation a Key Theme for CARAT Malaysia 2009
By Lt. Mike Morley, Commander Task Group 73.5 Public Affairs
TERENGGANU, Malaysia (NNS) -- A diverse group of ships, aircraft and ground units from the armed forces of Malaysia and the U.S. will train together during the 15th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise, which began in Malaysia June 23.
"The CARAT exercise enhances our ability to work together, and enhances the existing bonds and friendships between our defensive forces," said Lt. Gen. Dato' Allatif Bin Mohd Nor, commander, Joint Force, Malaysian Armed Forces, during the CARAT Malaysia opening ceremony at the Awana Kijal Hotel.
"Each of our forces come here with unique experiences, and by exercising our interoperability, we will achieve mutual understanding and benefits."
Nor was joined at the ceremony by Vice Adm. John M. Bird, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, who emphasized the importance of international maritime coordination.
"Global stability is tied to cooperative maritime partnerships – Malaysia knows this - and our nations have demonstrated the ability to work together and develop unified responses," Bird said. "We live and operate in a changing, dynamic maritime environment… and exercises like CARAT are key to keeping our skills sharp."
Since 1995, CARAT has provided the U.S. and six other Southeast Asian nations – the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei and Indonesia – the opportunity to exchange knowledge and expand and sharpen maritime security through shared training, equipment and manpower.
During the 10-day Malaysia phase of CARAT, the Royal Malaysian and U.S. navies will conduct surface and air defense gunnery operations, undersea warfare, casualty evacuation, diving and salvage, and logistics management. In addition, there will be tactical scenarios where Royal Malaysian Navy ships operate with their U.S. Navy counterparts in teams.
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, will take part in jungle training and an amphibious landing exercise with the 8th and 9th Battalions of Malaysia's Royal Ranger Regiment.
The combined CARAT task group, under the leadership of Malaysian Armed Forces Col. Stephen Mundaw, exercise director, Joint Force Headquarters J3, and Commodore William Kearns III, commander, Task Group 73.5, is made up of ships and aircraft from both navies.
Task Group 73.5 consists of the dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), the guided-missile destroyers USS Chafee (DDG 90) and USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) and rescue-salvage ship USNS Safeguard (ARS 50). Other U.S. units participating in CARAT Malaysia include P-3C Orion, F/A-18 Hornets and SH-60 Seahawk aircraft, Navy Seabees, a U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team and a Navy mobile security squadron.
Kearns is embarked aboard Harpers Ferry, which operates from Sasebo, Japan, as part of 7th Fleet's Forward Deployed Naval Forces. Kearns' staff is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Approximately 1,600 U.S. personnel will take part in CARAT 2009.
For more information on CARAT 2009, visit
www.clwp.navy.mil/carat2009.
For more news from Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training, visit
www.navy.mil/local/carat/.
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NNS090623-08. Bataan Transits Suez Canal, Enters 5th Fleet
From USS Bataan Public Affairs
USS BATAAN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and embarked Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) transited the Suez Canal June 20, entering 5th Fleet's Area of Operations and relieving the USS Boxer Amphibious Group.
While deployed to the region, Bataan will conduct maritime security operations, helping to set conditions for security and promote regional stability and global prosperity.
"The focus is maritime security, but regardless of the mission, we stand ready," said Capt. Sam Howard, Bataan's commanding officer. "Our training leading up to deployment and the inherent capability of Bataan's blue/green team provides the combatant commander with a versatile force that's able to respond to tasking at a moment's notice."
Bataan serves as the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group/22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (ARG/MEU). The 22nd MEU is comprised of a ground combat element, battalion landing team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; aviation combat element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced); logistics combat element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; and the MEU command element.
Bataan is also the first ship to deploy with embarked MV-22B Ospreys in an amphibious environment. VMM 263, with a complement of 10 Ospreys, provides more flexibility than the CH-46E Sea Knight and CH-46D Sea Stallion in transferring equipment and troops from ship to shore. The Osprey brings greater range, lift capacity, speeds and the ability to conduct aerial refueling.
Amphibious Squadron Two (PHIBRON 2) includes Bataan, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 42), the amphibious transport dock USS Ponce (LPD 15), Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 6, Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2, ACU-4 and Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 2.
Bataan is the fifth ship of the Navy's Wasp-class ships. She was commissioned Sept. 20, 1997, and is the second U.S. Navy warship to bear her name. USS Bataan (CVL-29) was an Independence-class light aircraft carrier that was commissioned in November 1943. After serving in both World War II and the Korean conflict, CVL-29 was decommissioned in 1954.
For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet, visit
www.navy.mil/local/cusnc/.
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NNS090623-12. Recovery Act Contract Awarded to Renovate Camp Pendleton Quarters
By Mario T. Icari, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest Public Affairs
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southwest awarded Barnhart, Inc. of San Diego a $7.2 million American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funded contract here June 18.
The contract calls for the repair and renovation of an existing four-story bachelor enlisted quarters (BEQ), which currently serves as billeting for the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
"NAVFAC is proud to support the President's initiative with award of this contract, which is expected to put more people back to work and help jump start the local economy while improving the quality of life for our Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton," said George Fotowat, NAVFAC Southwest design manager for the project.
Barnhart, Inc. will repair and renovate two-person sleeping rooms, administrative offices, TV lounges, game rooms, a vending area, a library, laundry rooms and replace windows, wiring and install a new roof. The work is expected to be completed by spring 2010.
"We are proud to serve on the front line for the American Reinvestment Recovery Act to help ensure that hard working Americans are put back to work, said Eric Stenman, president of Barnhart, Inc. "The American Reinvestment Recovery Act allows contractors across the nation, who are separated by geographic boundaries, to come together in an effort to help strengthen America's workforce and improve the quality of life for our men and women of the armed forces."
One of the goals of the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton is to upgrade and modernize older BEQs and bring them up to current code standards, making them more energy efficient and providing a higher quality of life for many Marines.
"NAVFAC and the Marine Corps are extremely pleased to have this renovation project become a reality, said Fotowat. "Thanks to all team members involved who worked hard through multiple design and budgetary challenges. I would like to thank Cmdr. Wilfredo Franco, Steve Torres, Bob Song, Dan Tokatlian, Pam Pratt, Kim Pugnier, Jim Juhan, and Chris Bush for their individual contributions to making this project a success."
For more news from Naval Facilities Engineering Command, visit
www.navy.mil/local/navfachq/.
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NNS090623-11. SECDEF Announces Flag Officer Nominations
From the Department of Defense
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced June 23 that the President has made the following nominations:
Navy Rear Adm. James W. Houck has been nominated for appointment to the rank of vice admiral and assignment as judge advocate general of the Navy, Washington, D.C. Houck is currently serving as deputy judge advocate general of the Navy/commander, Naval Legal Service Command, Washington, D.C.
Navy Captain Nanette M. Derenzi has been nominated for appointment as deputy judge advocate general of the Navy and appointment to the rank of rear admiral. Derenzi is currently serving as staff judge advocate, U.S. Southern Command, Miami, Fla.
For more news from around the fleet, visit
www.navy.mil.
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NNS090623-03. DESRON 50 Change of Command
From Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs
MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) -- Capt. Bradley Mai assumed command of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 50 during a ceremony held aboard USS Sirocco (PC 6) in Manama June 23.
Mai relieved Capt. Karl Van Deusen, who has commanded the squadron since June 2008.
"It's been a fantastic tour," said Van Deusen. "I can't say enough about the quality of my immediate DESRON 50 staff, Patrol Forces Southwest Asia, and the 11 commanding officers and crews aboard our U.S. Navy and Coast Guard patrol boats. Additionally, along with all the professionals on the U.S. Navy staff, I've thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to work with sailors from the Australian, British, Singaporean and Iraqi navies up in Iraqi waters. Working with dedicated Sailors is always the highlight of a command tour."
Along with assuming command of DESRON 50, Mai also serves as Commander Task Force (CTF) 55. For the past several years, CTF 55 has served primarily as part of Task Group Iraqi Maritime and CTF 158, providing maritime infrastructure protection in Iraq.
"DESRON 50 has performed superbly under Commodore Van Deusen's leadership," said Mai. "Of particular note is the strong working relationship they have developed with the Iraqi navy in protecting the oil platforms. Their work there has been extraordinary. It is an honor to take command of such a dedicated and successful squadron."
CTF Iraqi Maritime's primary mission is conducting maritime security operations (MSO) around Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal and Al Basrah Oil Terminal in support of the U.S. and Iraqi security agreement. This resolution charges the multinational force with the responsibility and authority to maintain security and stability in Iraqi territorial waters and also supports the Iraqi government's request for security support. Iraq's oil platforms account for approximately 80 percent of the country's gross domestic product.
Prior to assuming command of DESRON 50, Mai worked as head of Surface Nuclear Programs and Policy at Naval Personnel Command, Millington, Tenn.
"I am excited to continue the great work of Capt. Van Deusen and his team," said Mai. "I look forward to expanding on the coalition and multi-national relationships in theater."
DESRON 50 conducts MSO in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations. These operations help develop security in the maritime environment, which promotes stability and global prosperity. The operations complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations and seek to disrupt violent extremists' use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material.
For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet, visit
www.navy.mil/local/cusnc/.
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NNS090623-07. NECC Participates in 2009 Multi-Agency Craft Conference
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Michael R. Hinchcliffe, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) participated in the 2009 Multi-Agency Craft Conference (MACC) June 17-18 at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creak (NABLC).
MACC is designed to provide a forum for open exchange and discussion between government agencies and the maritime community about small boats and craft.
Capt. David Balk, special assistant for the commander of NECC, said several NECC forces utilize small boats to complete varying missions around the globe.
"Currently we have two primary roles for our small craft in world affairs," said Balk. "One is obviously with the smaller boats; we can get into areas where our larger vessels can't, the harbors, ports, along the coast and up the rivers, the littoral area."
Balk explained that the second role is similar to an ambassador. Because NECC deploys to countries that use vessels that run approximately 100 feet long, Sailors from Maritime Civil Affairs group provide a 34-foot patrol boat as a static display and Riverine forces use an in-water boat display consisting of the riverine command boat (RCB), the riverine patrol boat (RPB) and the riverine assault boat (RAB).
"From the initial stand up in 2006 until we got vessels and crews out the door in February 2007, it was just a phenomenally quick stand up and push to mission readiness," said Cmdr. Raul Gandara, Riverine Group 1 chief staff officer. "We want to make sure that we are using the same tactical techniques and procedures as much as we can so we can have equipment and tactical commonality within the forces that are also working within the arena."
Balk spoke during the second day of the conference about NECC forces and their small boat capabilities, missions and requirements. He emphasized the importance of routine maintenance, cost effectiveness and supply processing.
"Right now our enemy is adjusting to new tactics and new weapons systems in a matter of hours, so I've got to be able to deliver new technology and new improvements in a matter of days not years," said Balk. "With our small boats we have an immediate rapport with nations when it comes to talking Navy tactics, Navy patrol lanes and things of that nature."
For more news from Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, visit
www.navy.mil/local/necc/.
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NNS090623-06. Trident Warrior Kicks Off Aboard Nassau
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW) Mary Popejoy, USS Nassau Public Affairs
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- The first phase of Trident Warrior 2009 (TW09) started with a series of briefings for stakeholders, industry and media aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) in Norfolk.
As the flagship for TW09, Nassau hosts two-thirds of the 95 experiments focusing on expediting cyberspace technology to the warfighter.
"The media had no idea there were so many experiments taking place under one roof on a ship this size," said Brad Poeltler, TW09 deputy director. "They were impressed by how sophisticated naval warfare has become and the communications capabilities of the Nassau as well."
TW09 is sponsored by 2nd Fleet and directed by Naval Network Warfare Command (NETWARCOM), which focuses on at-sea technical experimentation of critical maritime technologies.
"This is great stuff," said Capt. Carl Conti, director of NETWARCOM's FORCEnet Innovation and Experimentation.
"Our goal is to change the autonomy of how we do business. It will help us save time, money and lives by taking people out of the equation and replacing them with machines. We're trying to make lives better at sea, and Trident Warrior is one way for us to do that."
TW09 is a team effort with assistance from Nassau, 2nd Fleet, 4th Fleet, 6th Fleet, USS Normandy (CG 60), USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Alexandria (SSN 757) and multiple U.S. Navy and Air Force aircraft.
As the largest and most complex afloat experiment to date, the TW09 consists of 95 technologies and the participation of government sponsors and industry sources to test cyberspace concepts and capabilities at sea, testing them in a real-world environment and learning what is useful and should be implemented or advanced on a fast track.
"This experiment is important because it allows us to take existing and emerging technologies to sea, put them through rigorous tests and see what works and what doesn't so we can learn those lessons and make the appropriate changes," said Cmdr. David Varnes, TW09 director.
TW09 technologies are organized into 12 focus areas including networks, coalition, information operations, command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, electronic warfare, distance support, information awareness/cross-domain solutions and maritime domain awareness.
Nassau Commanding Officer Capt. Ronald Reis said he is eager to get to sea and explore the technologies and collaborative tools TW09 brings aboard Nassau.
"As Nassau celebrates 30 years of service, we're thrilled to participate in Trident Warrior and witness how it enhances global maritime partnerships and regional stability," said Reis. "We are warfighters who belong at sea, so exciting to be a part of this process and see cutting-edge technology operating aboard the Navy's top gator."
TW09's leaders said the findings and recommendations from experiments will be vital for Navy leadership to make informed decisions on the current and future course for FORCEnet and the role of cyberspace in future combat.
For more news from USS Nassau, visit
www.navy.mil/local/lha4/.
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NNS090623-09. Father-Son Team Competes at Oklahoma City Navy Week Warrior Fitness Challenge
By Chief Mass Communication Specialist Lucy M. Quinn, Navy Office of Community Outreach Public Affairs
OKLAHOMA CITY (NNS) -- The Navy Warrior Fitness Challenge held at Oklahoma City Community College June 20 attracted more than 60 participants of all ages, including a local father-son team.
Richard Means, Jr. and his son, Richard E. J. Means, a member of the Navy Delayed Entry Program (DEP), successfully completed the challenge, which is one of the several events scheduled for Oklahoma City Navy Week 2009.
"The Warrior Challenge is about physical fitness and exposure to a lifestyle that emphasizes fitness," said Senior Chief Petty Officer Tim Anglemeyer, SEAL coordinator for Navy Recruiting District Dallas. "Participants see if they qualify for the SEALS or just participate to test themselves."
Means said his son has wanted to be a Navy SEAL since the age of eight.
"I believe God planted the idea in my heart and mind," said Navy Recruit Means. "Not many people have the ability to become a SEAL, and if you do, you're obligated to do it."
Contestants had to swim 500 meters, preferably using the side stroke or breast stroke to qualify under SEAL standards; run one and a half miles; do two minutes of pushups and curl-ups each; and perform as many pull-ups as possible.
Recruit Means finished with the highest score of the competition and took home a medal and Navy warm-up jacket. He leaves for boot camp in July and then on to SEAL training.
Navy Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant fleet presence.
For more news from Navy Office of Community Outreach, visit
www.navy.mil/local/navco/.
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NNS090623-01. Gold Eagle Soars High in Phoenix Award Competition
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Erks, USS Carl Vinson Public Affairs
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (NNS) -- USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) "Gold Eagle" is competing against top commands from all the other branches of the military for the Secretary of Defense's Phoenix Award.
Every year the Navy, Marine Corps, Army and the Air Force compete for the award based on how well their commands perform maintenance.
According to the DoD Instruction 1348.30, the award recognizes maintenance operations and accomplishments at the unit and program levels. Every command that fulfills the award criteria listed in the instruction nominates themselves for the award by putting together a Phoenix Award package.
"Each department submits their highlights about their best practices where we can save money and time," said Lt. Cmdr. Quintin Tan, Carl Vinson's assistant maintenance officer. "I sit down and analyze all inputs from each department and make sure it adheres to the criteria that were submitted."
Since Carl Vinson won the Navy's 2008 award, the aircraft carrier is in competition with the other services to be the best of the best.
"All 18 departments had to have done very well from the maintenance expectation to have won this award," said Cmdr. Craig Owen, Carl Vinson's maintenance officer.
Carl Vinson is currently completing her scheduled refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) at Northrop Grumman Shipyard in Newport News. The RCOH is an extensive yard period that all Nimitz-class aircraft carriers go through near the mid-point of their 50-year life cycle.
The RCOH consisted of Carl Vinson's nuclear fuel being replenished and the ship's services and infrastructure upgraded to make her the most state-of-the-art aircraft carrier in the fleet and prepare for another 25 years or more of service.
For more news from USS Carl Vinson, visit
www.navy.mil/local/cvn70/.
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NNS090623-04. Current Daily News Update
From the Navy News Service
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Daily News Update features six newscasts each day -
one two-minute newscast and five one-minute newscasts.
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- Service members participate in a Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore exercise.
http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=12763 First one-minute newscast-
- Headlines from around the fleet: USNS Richard E. Byrd (T AKE 4) is selected to participate in Pacific Partnership 2009; USNS Comfort (T AH 20) completes Continuing Promise 2009 mission in Colombia.
http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=12764 Second one-minute newscast-
- USNS Comfort (T AH 20) crewmembers visit a sterile screw-worm fly production plant.
http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=12765 Third one-minute newscast-
- USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) begins a composite training unit exercise.
http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=12766 Fourth one-minute newscast-
- USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Sailors are selected for air traffic controllers of the year.
http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=12767 Fifth one-minute newscast-
- Pre-commissioning unit Makin Island (LHD
hosts a family day.
http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=12768 Defense Media Activity Anacostia produces six Daily News Update (DNU) newscasts: a two-minute newscast and five one-minute newscasts. DNU 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. DNU can also be seen throughout the world on the American Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS).
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NNS020418-31. This Day in Naval History - June 23
From the Navy News Service
1933 - Commissioning of USS Macon, Navy's last dirigible.
1961 - Navy's first major low frequency radio station commissioned at Cutler, Maine.
1972 - Navy helicopter squadron aids flood-stricken residents in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and Pittstown area of Pennsylvania.
For more information on naval history, visit the Naval Historical Center Web site at
www.history.navy.mil.
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