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Child Care Rates Increase 1.5 Percent for Navy Region Europe
Childcare fees in the European theater will increase by an average of $1.33 per week beginning Nov. 1.
The increase of 1.5 percent reflects the regional state of inflation and continues to k... Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group Deploys
Nearly 7,600 Sailors left their homeports as the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) deployed Oct. 13 in support of the global war on terrorism.
The strike group wrapped up Sum...
CNO, MCPON Praise Service Sailors in the Middle East
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Vern Clark and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/AW) Terry Scott met with Sailors assigned to USS Spruance (DD 963), USS Juneau (LPD 10), and tena... Navy Recruiting Successful in Manning the Fleet
Navy Recruiting Command (CNRC) closed out another successful year of recruiting active-duty and Reserve Sailors Sept. 30, marking the 38th month of meeting active-duty enlisted accession and new contr... USS Mahan Gets Underway To Support STANAVFORMED
More than 300 Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) sailed east Oct. 13 to support Standing Naval Forces Mediterranean (STANAVFORMED).
The Mahan crew completed requ... USS Cheyenne Deploys to Western Pacific
USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) departed for a Western Pacific deployment from its homeport of Pearl Harbor Oct. 8.
According to Cheyenne's commanding officer, Cmdr. Richard Testyon, the crew worked ... Navy Fighter Wing Closes its Doors
Another chapter was added to the F-14 Tomcat history book Oct. 1, when Fighter Wing Atlantic officially disestablished its headquarters at Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
Originally establishe... Defense Chief Pays Visit to USS John F. Kennedy
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and the ministers of defense from 18 coalition countries made a stop Oct. 9 aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67), currently deployed to the Arabian Gulf in support o... Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group To Deploy
Nearly 7,600 Sailors will leave their homeports when the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) deploys Oct. 13 in support of the global war on terrorism.
The strike group wrapped ... Surface Community Launches 360 Degree Feedback Program
Starting Oct. 12, selected officers from the surface warfare community will participate in a new multi-rater feedback pilot program in an effort to enhance individual leadership, career and profession...
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Thursday, October 14, 2004
U.S. Pacific Fleet News
New Cryptology Rating Defends Information Threats
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) -- To face the new threat of cyberspace and warfighting through information operations, the Navy established the new Cryptologic Technician (Networks), or CTN rating Oct. 1.
The new rating will focus not only on protecting the Navy computer ne ...
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Navy Retires AIM-54 Phoenix Missile
PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (NNS) -- After 30 years of highly accomplished service, the U.S. Navy retired its first long-range air-to-air missile, the AIM-54 Phoenix, Sept. 30.
One of the world's most technologically advanced tactical missiles, the AIM-54 Phoenix was the first...
Navy's Top Three Recognize Navy's 229th Birthday
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Secretary of the Navy Gordon England, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Vern Clark, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Terry Scott (SS/AW) joined more than 100 Sailors, Marines and Department of the Navy civilian employees to commemorate t...
USS Taylor Sailors Safely Recovered
WESTERN ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) -- Five Sailors from the guided-missile frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50) went into the water at 7:30 p.m. approximately 50 miles off the coast of northern Florida, while lowering Taylor’s rigid hull inflatable boat Oct. 6.
The crew rescued all five ...
2004 Fleet Week San Diego Begins
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- A fleet of U.S. Navy ships sailed into San Diego Harbor as part of the Sea and Air Parade to kick off Fleet Week, Oct. 2.
Fleet Week San Diego is a three-week tribute to military members and their families who make San Diego and Southern Cal...
Iraqi Coastal Defense Force Joins Maritime Security Operations
MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) -- The Iraqi Coastal Defense Force (ICDF) integrated with coalition forces in the Northern Arabian Gulf, following a brief ceremony in Umm Qasr, Iraq, Sept. 30.
The ICDF began performing maritime security operations in Iraqi territorial water...
Maritime Security Conference Begins
NAPLES, Italy (NNS) -- Leaders of 17 navies from West Africa, Europe and the United States met Oct. 3-5 to discuss opportunities for cooperation and enhanced maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea region.
The conference gave the naval leadership of these nations...
U.S., Russian Navies Complete Northern Eagle 2004
STAVANGER, Norway (NNS) -- Crews aboard USS Hue City (CG 66) and Russian ships RFNS ADM Levchenko and RFNS Severomorsk completed the first bilateral exercise between the Russian Northern Fleet and U.S. warships Oct. 4.
Northern Eagle 2004, a four-day exercise in the...
Fitzgerald Joins FDNF in Yokosuka
YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) arrived at its new forward-deployed port in Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 30.
Rear Adm. James Kelly, USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Carrier Strike Group commander welcomed Fitzgerald to the Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF).
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Fletcher Decommissions
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Before a crowd of current and former crewmembers, USS Fletcher (DD 992) was decommissioned Oct 1. at Naval Station San Diego after 24 years of naval service.
In June, Fletcher returned to San Diego after participating in a 23-month deploy...
Navy Launches Fleet Business Course
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Navy leaders around the fleet are now required to complete the new Fleet Business Course by Nov. 30.
The course is an advanced leadership continuum that introduces a new vocabulary and culture that will help train leaders to be more effectiv...
U.S. 2nd Fleet Changes Command, Remains Leader In Navy Transformation
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- After 13 months of implementing significant and steady transformation, Vice Adm. Gary Roughead relinquished command as Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet/NATO Striking Fleet Atlantic/Naval Forces North Fleet East (C2F/CSFL/CNFFE) to Rear Adm. Mark Fitzgerald ...
USS Ticonderoga Decommissioned
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (NNS) -- Friends, family members, plankowners and former crew members said farewell to USS Ticonderoga (CG 47), as she was decommissioned in a traditional Navy ceremony at her homeport, Naval Station Pascagoula, Sept. 30.
With current crew members ma...
Enlisted Advancement Examination Results See Minimal Impact From Hurricane Ivan
PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- Personnel at the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC) on Saufley Field, Pensacola, Fla., returned to work in late September following the devastation left by Hurricane Ivan.
The command quic...
Navy to Christen Destroyer Forrest Sherman
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, Forrest Sherman, will be christened Oct. 2 during a 10 a.m. CST ceremony at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Pascagoula, Miss.
Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi will deliver the ceremon...
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