Navy News Service for Saturday, May 25, 2013

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to Navy News for U.S. Navy. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Navy News Service for Saturday, May 25, 2013 NNS130524-25. Naval Academy Graduates Class of 2013 -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=74404 NNS130524-23. MCPON's Memorial Day Message -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=74407 NNS130524-14. Keep What You've Earned Campaign Focuses on Summer Safety -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=74394 NNS130524-11. USS George H.W. Bush Completes Historic Underway -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=74386 NNS130524-15. 26th Annual Joint Women's Leadership Symposium Registrations Available -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=74390 DNU -- Rota Honors Veterans With Memorial Day Ceremony -- http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18474 NNS130524-22. Essex Sailors Hold Memorial Day Breakfast for WWII Shipmates -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=74401 NNS130524-05. Ash Scattering Ceremony Honors Pearl Harbor Survivor Selover at USS Utah Memorial -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=74378 NNS130524-06. 2013 World War II SUBVETS Memorial Service Held -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=74362 NNS130524-17. SWOS Virtual Simulator Honors WWII Medal of Honor Recipient -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=74399 NNS130524-20. Surface Warfare Officers School Review Focuses on Maritime Warfare -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=74400 NNS130524-13. USS Hartford to Receive the 2012 Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy Award -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=74387 NNS130524-02. Cheyenne Visits Yokosuka During Western Pacific Deployment -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=74384 NNS130524-03. USS George Washington Hosts Inaugural Luncheon to Welcome Carrier Air Wing Five -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=74382 DNU -- USS Fitzgerald Sailors Visit Japanese Elementary Students -- http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18475 NNS130524-01. Admiral in Hawaii sends BZ to his forward-deployed ships -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=74379 DNU -- Naval Station Rota Service Members Play Ball With Local Community -- http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18472 NNS130524-04. USS Antietam Awarded Battle "E" -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=74383 NNS130524-12. May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=74395 DNU -- Naval Air Station North Island Hosts Annual Aircrew Competition -- http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18473 NNS130524-21. NPS' First Cyber Systems Graduates Honored for Thesis Research -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=74403 DNU -- Service Member Discusses Motorcycle Accident, Motorcycle Safety Course -- http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18471 NNS130525-01. Current All Hands Update -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=74385 NNS020131-26. This Day in Naval History - May 25 -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=767 Eye on the Fleet - U.S. Navy Photo of The Day -- http://www.navy.mil/list_single.asp?id=152020 -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130524-25. Naval Academy Graduates Class of 2013 By Jessica Clark ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS) -- An estimated 30,000 people filled the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis, Md., May 24 to witness the swearing in of the U.S. military's newest officers. The Naval Academy Class of 2013 graduated 1,047 men and women, including 603 Navy ensigns and 223 Marine Corps second lieutenants. The class also included three graduates commissioned as Air Force second lieutenants and 16 foreign exchange students. Eighty percent of the graduating class are men and 20 percent are women, 13 of whom will serve on submarines. Minorities make up 31 percent of the class, making it the most diverse graduating class in the history of the Naval Academy. The ceremony recognized four honorary graduates, including the late Midshipman Austin Zalik, a member of the Class of 2013 who was killed in a vehicle accident last summer. The other honorary graduates were Naval Academy history Professor Mary DeCredico, Blue and Gold Officer James Carrier and local business owner Brendan Fisher. President Barack Obama delivered the commencement address, calling on the graduates to maintain the values they've learned at the Naval Academy in their future roles as leaders in the military, community and business. "Our nation needs them now more than ever," he said. "We need your honor, that inner compass that guides you not when the path is easy and obvious but when it's hard and uncertain." Obama said the military is the most trusted institution in America. "When others have shirked their responsibilities, our armed forces have met every mission we've given them," he said. He urged the graduates to continue that tradition of excellence. "You will lead this country," he said. "If we want to restore the trust the American people deserve to have in their institutions, all of us have to do our part." Those in leadership must always strive to remain worthy of the public trust, he said. Obama spoke about the challenges facing our military and how they have changed since the Class of 2013 entered the Naval Academy. He mentioned two 2006 Naval Academy graduates - Lt. Brad Snyder and Marine Capt. Matt Lampert - as examples of the resolve captured in the Class of 2013's motto "Surrender to Nothing." Both graduates were wounded in IED attacks in Afghanistan. Snyder lost his sight but went on to become a gold-medalist swimmer in the 2012 Paralympics, one year after his injury. Lampert lost both legs but after a long recovery, deployed to Afghanistan a second time. "We cannot know sitting here today where your service will carry you, but I do know this: As you say farewell to Bancroft Hall, as you make your way down Stribling Walk one last time, you're becoming the newest link in a storied chain," said Obama. "I'm absolutely confident that you will uphold the highest of standards and that your courage and honor and your commitment will see us through." This is the Naval Academy's 163rd traditional graduation ceremony. Since it was established in 1845, the academy has graduated approximately 79,900 midshipmen including this year's graduates. For more news from U.S. Naval Academy, visit www.navy.mil/local/usna/. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130524-23. MCPON's Memorial Day Message From MCPON Mike Stevens WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Shipmates and Navy Families, Memorial Day is a time for Americans to reconnect with our history and core values by honoring those who gave their lives for the ideals we cherish. It is vital to recall how much was given to allow us the enjoyment of each day in freedom. I encourage each of you in uniform and the dedicated families who stand beside you to take a well-deserved sense of honor in your own faithful service. Reflect and be proud, the dedication and commitment you display daily is a continued legacy to the men and women who gave their last breath defending the ideas and values that our nation holds close. From supporting homeland defense and deployments downrange with ground forces to participation in disaster response and months underway on ships, your role in every diverse aspect of our Navy's mission is vitally important. We must never forget those things or ever take them for granted because it is patriots like you who will make us better through the next 237 years. Theresa and I would like to give our heartfelt gratitude for your dedication, strength and support. We wish you all the best. May God richly bless each of you, our nation, and our Navy. HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY SHIPMATES! Very Respectfully, MCPON -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130524-14. Keep What You've Earned Campaign Focuses on Summer Safety From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- The countdown to summer is almost over, and concerts, barbecues and water activities are about to begin. However, everyone needs to drink responsibly when alcohol is involved Navy leaders said May 24. "During the summer months the number of accidents and alcohol incidents increase significantly," said Dorice Favorite, director of the Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Office (NADAP). "In keeping with the Navy's recently launched Keep What You've Earned campaign, we urge Sailors to drink responsibly during the summer months - and always - to stay on track with their careers." Favorite said Sailors can adopt safe drinking habits this summer by following a few simple steps, such as alternating drinks with water, taking a break for food and a rest when you start drinking early, and planning ahead for a safe ride home. "We want Sailors to enjoy the warm weather of the summer months," said Favorite. "Have fun with family and friends, but be smart if you choose to drink." NADAP offers the following tips on how to drink responsibly this summer: * If you're hosting a barbecue, provide plenty of food and alcohol-free drinks. Make sure all of your guests have a way to get home safely before they start drinking. * Don't drink and swim (or boat). According to the World Health Organization, alcohol consumption is one of the most frequently reported contributing factors associated with drowning. * Don't drink and drive. The rate of alcohol-related traffic fatalities increases significantly from Memorial Day to Labor Day. In partnership with the Naval Safety Center's "Live to Play, Play to Live" Summer Safety Campaign, NADAP encourages all Sailors and Navy personnel to take an online pledge to practice responsible drinking habits this summer. To take the "Play to Live Pledge," visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/drinkresponsibly. NADAP also reminds Sailors that when it comes to drinking responsibly, a little planning can make a big difference. Check out the "Keep What You've Earned" video PSA to learn more: http://youtu.be/SMnyA1mzhzM. For more information and to help promote responsible drinking this summer within your command, you can access materials and resources from NADAP's recently launched campaign, Keep What You've Earned, available at www.nadap.navy.mil. Materials include an Event-in-a-Box implementation guide to help commands host summer safety events at their installation. For more news from Navy Personnel Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/npc/. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130524-11. USS George H.W. Bush Completes Historic Underway By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Derrik Noack, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Public NORFOLK (NNS) -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) returned to its homeport of Norfolk after a successful completion of new defense testing during a two-week underway period, May 24. The ship tested a new torpedo self defense system, completed more than 115 launches and landings in assessing a precision landing system, all while launching the first carrier based unmanned aircraft in naval aviation history. The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator (UCAS-D) was launched from the ship in conjuction with the Navy/Northrop Grumman team, May 14. The unmanned aircraft flew over Maryland's Eastern Shore before landing safely at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. "We saw a small, but significant pixel in the future picture of our Navy as we begin integration of unmanned systems into arguably the most complex warfighting environment that exists today: the flight deck of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier," said Vice Adm. David Buss, commander, Naval Air Forces. The X-47B returned to the ship three days later to conduct its first touch-and-go landing on an aircraft carrier. Capt. Jaime Engdahl, the Unmanned Combat Air Systems program manager, took time to thank the crew during an all-hands call May 23, the night before the ship arrived into port. "I hope all of you are proud of where you're standing," said Engdahl. "It's a changed world now. We launched a few naval aviation firsts and you were all there." USS George H.W. Bush is in port conducting training operations in preparation for the upcoming underway schedule. For more information on USS George H.W. Bush follow the ship's fan page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/USSGeorgeHWBush For more news from USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn77/ . -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130524-15. 26th Annual Joint Women's Leadership Symposium Registrations Available By Ensign Amber Lynn Daniel, Navy Office of Diversity and Inclusion Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Four hundred Navy-funded registrations are now available for Sailors to attend the Sea Services Leadership Association (SSLA) 26th Annual Joint Women's Leadership Symposium (JWLS), as announced by Naval Administrative Message 140/13. Command expenditure of travel funds, including registration, transportation, lodging, and per diem, is not authorized for this event. All other participation is at the service member's expense. All 400 available Navy-funded registrations will be coordinated through the Navy Office of Diversity and Inclusion - Women's Policy. To obtain a Navy funded registration, contact OSC Jessica Myers at (703) 604-5482 or jessica.myers@navy.mil The recipients of the Capt. Joy Bright Hancock and Master Chief Anna Der-Vartanian Navy Leadership Awards will be recognized during the symposium awards luncheon scheduled June 6. The two-day symposium, June 6-7, will feature information sharing, training programs, workshops and discussions centered on the theme, "Stronger Self, Stronger Service," highlighting the importance of women's impact and role as military leaders. For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel - Office of Women's Policy, visit http://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/ORGANIZATION/BUPERS/WOMENSPOLICY/Pages/default.aspx. For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel - Office of Diversity and Inclusion, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp-diversity/. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130524-22. Essex Sailors Hold Memorial Day Breakfast for WWII Shipmates By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher B. Janik SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) attended a breakfast commemorating Memorial Day at the Naval Base San Diego Galley May 22, 2013. Two retired World War II veterans who served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex (CV-9), Bill Stefan, and Joe DuErmit, were the guests of honor and shared sea stories from their experiences at sea during the war and spoke about their jobs in the Navy. "Back then the ships didn't have a lot of comfort items built in," said Stefan, who was a 2nd class machinist's mate while on Essex and later retired from the Navy Reserves as a chief warrant officer. "But unlike some of the guys that joined the army or Marines, at least we had a shower every day on the ship." Stefan, who turned 88 in February, said he enlisted in the Navy for six years right after high school to avoid being drafted into the Army. He arrived aboard Essex in Sept. 1943, the same month that Joe DuErmit, who turns 88 this June, came aboard. "From '43 until the war ended we were on the ship together but never even knew each other," said DuErmit, who was a seaman 1st class radio technician. "We worked in different parts of the ship and with a crew of 3,000 we just never met up until an Essex reunion many years later." Both men commented what a treat it was to sit with the current Sailors from their ship's namesake. "It is great for us to be able to speak to younger Sailors about what we did back then and ask them how Navy life is today," Stefan said. "I really think it help's our Sailors to realize where they've come from and what it used to be like years ago." Some of the questions were about how often they got mail, how long deployments were and how technology has changed over the years/ "We were out to sea for about a year before we had to go back to Bremerton, Washington for an overhaul," said DuErmit. Then as soon as we were fixed up we went back out for another year until the war was over. The only time we would get mail was if another ship would come by and had something to pass along. Mostly the letters were few and far between." More than 50 Sailors from LHD 2 including the commanding officer, executive officer and command master chief listened intently to their veteran shipmates for nearly an hour. "Being a surface warfare officer, I really enjoyed hearing the stories about engineering operations back then," said Lt. Junior Grade Thomas Danner. "Hearing them speak put a more personal touch on Memorial Day for me, and it really makes me appreciate the level of technology our Sailors have with on our ships today" Both veterans are members of the USS Essex Association and were also at the commissioning ceremony for Essex (LHD 2) in 1992. "We have both had the chance to get underway with Essex for a couple of weeks with some of our family members since her christening, which was a special experience," DuErmit said. Essex's Commanding officer Joker L. Jenkins thanked the men for sharing their time with the crew, and invited them to visit the ship when it leaves the shipyard after her 18-month dry-dock and maintenance period. "It will be nice to see the ship after all of the repairs are complete," Stefan said. "Having served on the former Essex, it is a great feeling to still be connected to the ship's namesake and this crew even to this day." For more news from USS Essex (LHD 2), visit www.navy.mil/local/lhd2/. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130524-05. Ash Scattering Ceremony Honors Pearl Harbor Survivor Selover at USS Utah Memorial By Brandon Bosworth, Staff Writer JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (NNS) -- The ashes of Chief Radioman Earl Selover, a survivor of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, along with those of his wife Ella Mae, were scattered in the waters near the USS Utah Memorial on Ford Island during a ceremony May 22. Among those in attendance was Selover's son, Earl Jr. Several Pearl Harbor chief petty officers were also on hand to pay respects to one of their own. Chaplain Lt. James Ragain, Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel, presided over the services. Earl Sr. was born March 18, 1917 in New Jersey. By the time he was 11, he knew he wanted to be a Sailor in the U.S. Navy, and he enlisted just four days after he graduated from high school. Already a licensed ham radio operator, Selover became a Navy radioman, a position in which he thrived. "A hard charger from the get-go, he was able to become a chief radioman at the age of 23, unheard of in today's Navy," said Jim Taylor, Pearl Harbor survivor liaison, who spoke at the ceremony. Selover eventually served as flag chief radioman on the USS Maryland which was homeported at Pearl Harbor. "Life was good for Earl," said Taylor. "He was living in an apartment with his wife, Ella Mae, in Waikiki." Selover was on liberty on Dec. 7, 1941 and was asleep in his apartment when the attack began. When he heard on the radio what was going on, he dressed and immediately caught a cab to Pearl Harbor, arriving at the same time as the second wave of Japanese aircraft. Despite the chaos, Selover struggled to make it to his battle station aboard the Maryland. He first boarded the USS California, which was moored nearby, and then crossed a narrow pipe to finally make it to his ship. He then ran to his battle station in the radio shack where he spent the remainder of the day and that night. After Pearl Harbor, Selover participated in 10 major naval engagements before being transferred to shore duty in September 1944. He left the Navy in 1954 and then worked as a quality control manager at a Navy electronics overhaul facility in Norfolk, Va. until his retirement in 1979. Yet his time in service and his experiences on Dec. 7 were never far from his mind. "For over 20 years, he enjoyed presenting programs about his Pearl Harbor experience to church, school, civic, library, veterans groups and hospitals," said Taylor. "My father wore his USS Maryland hat every time he could," said Earl Sr.'s son, Earl Jr., a Navy veteran with 28 years of service. "Even if it was 80 or 90 degrees out, he still wore his Pearl Harbor survivor's jacket." Earl Sr. died on Oct. 24, 2007. Even in his final days, his Navy experiences remained important to him. "Pearl Harbor was the defining moment of his life," said Earl Jr. "The last week of his life, he was still talking about it like it was yesterday." Earl Selover Jr. said that, though it was hard to say goodbye to his father, he and his family were very impressed by the memorial service. "These people are awesome. The Sailors were outstanding," he said. "I can't thank them enough." For more news from Commander, Navy Region Hawaii, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnrh/. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130524-06. 2013 World War II SUBVETS Memorial Service Held By Kevin Copeland, Commander, Submarine Force, Atlantic Public Affairs NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Submarine Learning Facility (SUBLRNFAC) held its annual Submarine Veterans of World War II Memorial Service, May 23, on Naval Station Norfolk. The event is held each year prior to Memorial Day. In past years, the services honored the 52 submarines lost and gallant Sailors who perished during World War II, in addition to the post WWII losses of USS Thresher (SSN 593), April 10, 1963, and USS Scorpion (SSN 589), May 22, 1968. But since the World War II submarine veterans were rolled into the United States. Submarine Veterans, Inc. (USSVI) during the 2012 national convention, this year's ceremony also honored all submarines and submariners lost during the force's 113-year history. Cmdr. Stan Stewart, Jr., SUBLRNFAC commanding officer, welcomed the more than 100 veterans, active duty Sailors, spouses, and visitors. "Welcome to Submarine Learning Facility, and thank you all for being here to remember and honor the veterans of the submarine force," said Stewart. "This is a great opportunity to reflect and remember those who came before us. Also, to honor them, so we just don't remember them today, but we remember them in all that we do. Every time I put my uniform on, I remember. Every time I hug my wife or children, I remember. I remember they forged the path to secure the freedoms we enjoy. "Their sacrifices established the standard for honor, commitment and courage. Our duty is to continue their legacy - the highest honor we can give them. So it is my great pleasure, and I am genuinely humbled to offer the crew of Submarine Learning Facility Norfolk's gratitude to our veterans and their families this Memorial Day weekend." He then introduced the guest speaker, Vice Adm. Michael Connor, Commander, Submarine Forces. "Submarine veterans, fellow submariners, shipmates and families, it is an honor for me to be here with you today," said Connor. "I know that this ceremony is incredibly important to all of you, and I want you to know that it is humbling to speak to a group of American heroes such as yourselves. We always look forward to celebrating the exploits, the traditions, the professionalism, and the heroism of our veterans. Words cannot convey how much we, in today's submarine force, admire and appreciate what you have done, and how much we owe to you for our successes. Let me take this opportunity to welcome you all to the cornerstone of our Navy, Norfolk, Virginia. "The submarine force is a family business and all of you here today are a part of that family. Many of you are very familiar with our history. You lived part of it, and through the SUBVETS, you preserve it for future generations. I am proud to stand here today as part of the world's best submarine force. Those of us who are still serving on active duty honor you. But more importantly, we look to you for inspiration and example. We look to you to hear and learn from your experiences. Our contact with the past is important to today's success. "I want to thank again for the honor of allowing me to speak to you all today. But most of all, I want to give my most sincere thank you to all the submarine veterans who have served this great country. God bless you all.' During the ceremony, retired Navy Captain Horatio Lincoln, former commanding officer of the USS Narwhal (SSN 671), announced the USS Scorpion would become the 15th submarine to be inducted into the Submarine Hall of Fame. Selection is merited by the submarine's contribution to national security, and selection is conducted by the Hampton Roads Chapter of the USSVI organization. Built by the Electric Boat Division, General Dynamics Corp., Groton, Conn., USS Scorpion (SSN-589) was commissioned on July 29, 1960. It was a Skipjack-class nuclear submarine and the sixth Navy ship to carry the name of Scorpion. Following type training out of her homeport in Norfolk, Va., the submarine got underway on February 15, 1968 for a Mediterranean Sea deployment. She operated with the U.S. Sixth Fleet into May, and then headed west for home. On May 21 her position was reported to be about 50 miles south of the Azores. Six days later, she was reported overdue at Norfolk. A search was initiated, but on June 5, Scorpion and her crew were declared "presumed lost." Her name was struck from the Naval Vessel Register on June 30. "Many thanks for your hospitality and camaraderie in extending the invitation to participate in today's important remembrance event," said Lincoln. "I consider the opportunity to stand in ranks with you today as a great privilege in honoring USS Scorpion and her gallant crew - Cold War warriors and silent heroes who remain at sea faithfully standing the watch, forever remaining in our hearts. I thank you for keeping the memories of our shipmates and the history of the Submarine Force shining brightly as vibrant elements in our Navy's culture. We stand on the shoulders of our submarine force predecessors, honoring their legacy and the value of our nation's silent service. "So I consider it fitting and proper today to celebrate the legacy of USS Scorpion and her crew, we honor their service by pausing today to give thanks and to remember. Today, we also want to acknowledge the true treasures of our Navy's submarine force - our people. I remain steadfast in my belief that all of the eye-watering technology today brings substantial warfighting capabilities to the Submarine Force and our Navy to carry out the critical mission of protecting our country. But that technology is worthless without our incredible Sailors. Thank you Admiral Connor, the leadership team of the Submarine Learning Center, submarine Vvteran colleagues and shipmates for allowing me the privilege to join you today." -30- For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy. For more news from Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/sublant/. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130524-17. SWOS Virtual Simulator Honors WWII Medal of Honor Recipient By Lt. Forrest Griggs, Surface Warfare Officers School Command NEWPORT, R.I (NNS) -- Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) held a dedication ceremony May 23 for the opening of its newest virtual simulator for shiphandling training in Newport, RI. The USS Evans Full Mission Bridge-2 (FMB-2) was officially named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Cdr. Ernest E. Evans. Evans graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1931 and later commanded the destroyers USS Alden (DD 211) and the USS Johnston (DD 557). SWOS Commanding officer, Capt. Richard A. Brown, spoke about Evan's character and the significance of this dedication. "Naming the Full Mission Bridge after Cdr. Evans is a fitting tribute to a great surface warrior and commanding officer during World War II," said Brown. During the Battle off Samar, Evans' newly commissioned Fletcher-class destroyer USS Johnston, was part of task unit 77.4.3 known as Taffy 3. This group ultimately forced a superior Japanese battle group to abort its original mission to attack the landing force at Leyte. Evans was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman for his actions on Oct 25, 1944. Evans, who was seriously wounded during the engagement, diverted the powerful blasts of hostile guns from the carriers under his protection, and subsequently launched torpedo attacks against the Japanese. Johnston was ultimately sunk by the enemy ships. It was later declared that Evans lost his life in this action. The guest speaker for the dedication, VADM Tom Copeman, commander, Naval Surface Forces Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, spoke about the importance of the Navy's newest virtual simulator. "We better know how to fight our ships", said Copeman. "One of the first steps of learning how to fight a ship is knowing how to drive a ship. Surface warfare officers have to know how to drive a ship aggressively and know what the capabilities and limitations are of that ship. That's what the Full Mission Bridge is about." The new simulator, located in Memorial hall at Surface Warfare Officer School, will be used to train Surface Warfare Officers on the fundamentals of ship handling and surface warfare tactics. FMB-2 is built with visual screens shaped into an inverted dome combined with a ship's bridge. This is different from the first Full Mission Bridge (FMB -1), which has a cylindrical shaped screen. FMB-2 enables a "look-down" capability which provides better fidelity during simulated pier landings, and close-in maneuvering tactics such as underway replenishment. "FMB-2 allows us to customize the simulator for both the class of ship and the respective homeports of the students," said Capt. (ret.) Bud Weeks, director of Navigation, Seamanship, and Ship handling at SWOS. Additionally, FMB-2 will soon be integrated with FMB-1 and Conning Officer Virtual Environment (COVE) simulators through the use of updated software, enabling a coordinated, multi-ship environment that provide students realistic tactical exercises. SWOS is headquartered in Newport, R.I. and oversees nine learning sites, which provide more than 1,000 courses a year to 67,000 Sailors fleet wide. SWOS uses a hybrid of learning techniques comprised of instructor-led classes, hands-on labs, simulation and computer-based training. Courses include specialized training supporting all enlisted engineering ratings, and Surface Warfare Officers at every level. Building and sustaining maritime partnerships, the command also provides training to many international students. For more news from Naval Education and Training Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnet/. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130524-20. Surface Warfare Officers School Review Focuses on Maritime Warfare By Lt. Forrest Griggs, Surface Warfare Officers School Command NEWPORT, R.I. (NNS) -- Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) held a review for the Maritime Warfare course in Newport, R.I., May 21-23. The review conducted by a Board of Visitors, looks at the training continuum for surface warfare officers, from new accession ensign to captain, in the focused areas of Maritime Warfare, Navigation Seamanship and Shiphandling, or Material Readiness. The focus of this year's review was Maritime Warfare. SWOS Commanding Officer Capt. Richard A. Brown welcomed the advisory group as the meeting kicked off. "I believe our maritime warfare training foundation is sound, but we've been squeezed with the loss of billet specialty and technical training for our officers," said Brown. "The Board of Visitors is about getting our arms around these problems and identifying solutions." The advisory group comprehensively reviewed current fleet issues and available training across multiple training commands. The final recommendations are made to seven flag officer stakeholders chaired by Vice Adm. Tom Copeman, commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Copeman emphasized the importance of upholding and refining a strong professional maritime warfare continuum. "The goal is to build tactical excellence in our surface Navy," said Copeman. "Today's Maritime Warfare Board of Visitors is a step in the right direction. There are no quick fixes, but the first step is instilling that warrior ethos into our surface Navy. We have to train our junior officers from the time they arrive in Basic Division Officers Course and throughout the continuum beyond major command." To find out more about the Maritime Warfare curriculum or other courses of instruction at SWOS, visit https://www.netc.navy.mil/centers/swos/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SWOSCOLCOM. SWOS is headquartered in Newport, R.I. and oversees 9 learning sites, which provide more than 1,000 courses a year to more than 67,000 Sailors. To learn more about the Naval Education and Training Command, visit https://www.netc.navy.mil. For more news from Naval Education and Training Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnet/. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130524-13. USS Hartford to Receive the 2012 Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy Award By Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg, Commander, Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768) has been named the Atlantic Fleet's recipient of the prestigious Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy. The announcement was made by Adm. Jonathan Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations, May 17. The Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy, named after the famous destroyer squadron commander and former chief of naval operations (1955-61), is presented annually to the ship or aviation squadron in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets that has achieved the greatest improvement during the previous year based on the Battle Efficiency Competition. The competition encompasses operational readiness, inspections, and retention. Greenert stressed that 'the performance of Hartford consistently and measurably improved in every warfare area and achieved on-time certification for one of COMSUBFOR's most challenging deployments.' Fast-attack submarines conduct multifaceted missions. They use their stealth, persistence, agility and firepower to deploy and support special force operations, disrupt and destroy an adversary's military and economic operations at sea, provide early strike capabilities from close proximity and ensure undersea superiority. Cmdr. Steve Wilkinson, commanding officer, was pleased with the hard work and dedication of the crew. "This award is about deckplate leadership. It is easy to win the World Series when you are given an all-star team," said Wilkinson. Vice Adm. Michael Connor, Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic praised the Hartford's commanding officer and crew for earning this prestigious award. "... congratulations to you and your crew for earning the 2012 Atlantic Fleet Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy," said Connor. "Hartford's selection is a testament to your team's outstanding professionalism, hard work and unrelenting commitment to the highest standards. You set the bar high, and your accomplishments are the result of your persistent initiative and the solid leadership of your wardroom and chief's quarters." Hartford returned to Naval Submarine Base New London from the European Command Area of Responsibility, Nov. 17, 2012. During the deployment, Hartford executed the nation's maritime strategy in supporting national security interests and maritime security operations. Rear Adm. Ken Perry, Commander, Submarine Group 2 also acknowledged the Hartford crew for earning the 2012 Atlantic Fleet Arleigh Burke Fleet trophy. "Hartford's selection showcases your determination and relentless pursuit of excellence," said Perry. "Congratulations to your entire crew for displaying outstanding leadership and daily commitment to steady full-spectrum improvement. The Arleigh Burke trophy was possible through your persistent and positive influence and dedication to the highest standards of our Navy." The USS Hartford, commissioned Dec. 10, 1994, is the second U.S. naval vessel to be named in honor of the city of Hartford. For more news from Commander Submarine Group 2, visit www.navy.mil/local/Subgru2/ . -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130524-02. Cheyenne Visits Yokosuka During Western Pacific Deployment By Lt. Cmdr. Lara Bollinger, Submarine Group 7 Public Affairs YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- The last of the improved Los Angeles-class submarines, USS Cheyenne (SSN 773), arrived in Yokosuka May 24 as part of its Western Pacific Deployment. With a crew of approximately 150 Sailors, Cheyenne continues to test its capabilities, exercising this submarine's ability to conduct sustained forward deployed operations throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Throughout their time in the region the crew has enjoyed this deployment, and are proud of their accomplishments as a team, said Cmdr. Noel Gonzalez, Cheyenne's commanding officer. "All of us are looking forward to finishing this deployment and being home with our loved ones who have supported us every day since we left," said Gonzalez. "I am very proud of the way everyone has taken care of each other, how we safely enjoyed all the ports we visited, and the international relationships we established in each port." During this visit to Yokosuka, the crew will have the opportunity to strengthen friendships with their Japanese counterparts from the crew of JS Uzushio, through a series of social engagements, soccer games, and other activities. "The men of the mighty warship Cheyenne are ready for some rest and relaxation," said Electronic Technician Master Chief Michael Hinkle, chief of the boat. "This port visit will allow our crew to enjoy some of the best liberty the Pacific has to offer. Japan is a favorite for many of our crew. I have heard some amazing stories about the people and the country, and I expect nothing less than an outstanding port visit." Many of the crew members represent nearly every state in the U.S. and territories; embodying America's fighting spirit by being at the forefront of their nation's defense. While some crew members have never visited Japan before, many are excited to return. "I am looking forward to visiting Tokyo again and eating some tasty shabu shabu," said Electronic Technician Chief Ethan Mayo. "This is my fifth visit to Yokosuka, and this is by far my favorite port!" Home ported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Cheyenne is one of the most capable fast-attack submarines in the U.S. Navy. This submarine's enhanced warfighting capabilities include vertical launch cruise missiles, advanced sonar systems, and a state of the art engine room. This sophisticated design provides Cheyenne the ability to operate in any of the world's oceans, making the ship ready for any mission. For more news from Commander Submarine Group 7, visit www.navy.mil/local/csg7/. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130524-03. USS George Washington Hosts Inaugural Luncheon to Welcome Carrier Air Wing Five By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Paolo Bayas ATSUGI, Japan (NNS) -- The food service team aboard the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted an inaugural welcome luncheon for Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan, May 22. CVW 5's introduction to the new standard and quality of food that will be served aboard George Washington during its 2013 patrol was a gesture to foster the relationship between George Washington and its air wing. "The amount of time and energy spent for today's luncheon to welcome our air wing and set the expectation is the most I've seen done," said Capt. William Koyama, deputy commander, air group of CVW 5. "Even if the improvements are incremental, we are extremely excited for this upcoming patrol aboard George Washington." The food served during the luncheon, included an appetizer bar, a "GW Burger Bar", a taco line, two dessert lines and a 12-foot cake designed to display George Washington and each of CVW5's 10 squadrons. "We are welcoming the squadron with food that is more attractive and presentable," said Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Tammen Birondo, the cook on watch assigned to the "Shadowhawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141. "Motivation should come as a result." Sailors were excited to hear about the 14-day menu cycle being updated to a 21-day rotation. "The new ideas on how to prepare and cook food gives more variety that results in more people eating on the mess decks, chiefs mess and wardroom," said Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Katrina Torrez, from Yorba Linda, Calif. "This gives us an opportunity to show the air wing how much the food service team has improved." "It was satisfying to see that the culinary specialists aboard George Washington made it a priority to make good meals for our Sailors to eat while underway," said Cmdr. Ben Clark, VAQ 141's commanding officer. "Having a tasty meal in a high-tempo environment plays a vital part to morale and mission accomplishment." The luncheon also gave a few culinary specialists from CVW 5 an opportunity to see the new standards set by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brian Ware, George Washington's food service officer. "This luncheon gave good insight on how food preparation and time management will be like aboard the ship," said Culinary Specialist Seaman Breanna Smith, from the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102. "I am looking forward to my first deployment as a culinary specialist on board George Washington." "It's impressive that George Washington put this much passion and effort into this luncheon," said Master Chief Donna Spaddy, the command master chief assigned to the "Dambusters" of VFA 195. "Having good food makes a happy Sailor and a happy Sailor is a hard-working Sailor." For more news from USS George Washington (CVN 73), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn73/. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130524-01. Admiral in Hawaii sends BZ to his forward-deployed ships By Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Public Affairs PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Rear Adm. Frank Ponds sent a Bravo Zulu message May 23 to commanding officers and crews of his forward-deployed ships from Hawaii operating in the Seventh Fleet area of operation, USS Chosin (CG 65), USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) and USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60). As commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, Ponds oversees eleven homeported ships at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. His message to his three deployed ships was inspired by upcoming commemorations, including Memorial Day and the anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Ponds' message to commanding officers, Capt. Patrick Kelly, USS Chosin; Cmdr. Justin Orlich, USS Chung-Hoon; and Cmdr. Luke Frost, USS Paul Hamilton reads: "Memorial Day is upon us and with Independence Day following closely in the wake, it is a fitting opportunity for me to express sincere appreciation for the outstanding job you and your crews are doing in executing our missions at sea and ashore. "Memorial Day marks the start of the summer season for most Americans. As we prepare for vacations, family get-togethers, and barbecues I want you to know that the sacrifices of your Sailors and their families is not lost on those of us back home. On behalf of all Americans I thank you all for keeping our nation safe. "It is fitting that our three deployed MIDPAC ships are all executing the mission in the Seventh Fleet AOR, as June 4-7 marks the 71st anniversary of the Navy's and the Nation's most historically significant naval victory. The Battle of Midway changed the tide of the War in the Pacific and the course of world history. While we are not currently at war in the Pacific, your actions in keeping our sea lanes open for commerce, providing a stabilizing force in the region, and engaging with regional partners and allies are no less meaningful and will also have a lasting effect on world history. "Please share with your crews and their families our sincere appreciation. We anxiously look forward to welcoming you back to the Pearl Harbor waterfront. Continue to sail safe!" Chosin and Chung-Hoon deployed from Pearl Harbor last month and are expected to be away from its homeport throughout the summer. Paul Hamilton deployed Sept. 21, 2012. For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy. For more news from Commander, Navy Region Hawaii, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnrh/. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130524-04. USS Antietam Awarded Battle "E" By Lt. Michael Anderson, USS Antietam Public Affairs Officer YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- The crew of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) was awarded the 2012 Battle Effectiveness ("E") Award for Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, May 21. This Battle "E" distinction, earned while operating USS Cowpens (CG 63) prior to a hull swap between the two ships, is the crew's second in a row. "The Battle "E" is a marker of excellence," said Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery, Commander, Carrier Strike Group 5. "It's about striving to be the best ship in the Navy and getting it done right the first time, which is what the Cowpens crew did." The Battle Effectiveness award is granted yearly for ships, submarines and other Navy units that demonstrate superior performance in a year-long evaluation. The evaluation is an assessment of the command's readiness to carry out its primary mission areas. "I'm extremely proud of this crew," said Capt. Tom Disy, Antietam's commanding officer. "It's not a small achievement to meet all qualifications for this prestigious award, especially given everything we did on deployment. Every time we stepped up to the plate we hit the ball out of the park." While justly proud of everything they worked so diligently to accomplish in 2012, the Antietam crew is enthusiastic, focused, and determined to exceed expectations during upcoming patrols. "This is one of the hardest working crews in the Seventh Fleet," added Chief Gunner's Mate Kevin Coley. "We maintain a very high standard, and we worked harder on this past [patrol] than any crew I've seen in my 20-plus years in the Navy. We've had challenges since the hull swap, but this crew will endure, will maintain excellence, and will exceed all expectations going forward." Antietam relieved the forward deployed Cowpens during a hull swap ceremony held at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Feb. 5. CSG 5, centered on USS George Washington (CVN 73) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, includes USS Shiloh (CG 67) and Destroyer Squadron (CDS)15. Together, these units form the U.S. Navy's only continuously forward deployed (and largest) carrier strike group and are critical combat elements of the U.S. 7th Fleet. For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy. For more news from Commander Task Force 70, visit www.navy.mil/local/ctf70/. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130524-12. May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and it is a good time to design a new or reevaluate your current fitness routine Navy officials said May XX. "We're five months into the year and people are either honoring their fitness resolutions or they have completely dropped them," said Lt. Cmdr. Austin Latour, an exercise physiologist with the Navy Physical Readiness Office. "Sometimes people make a resolution that is too aggressive and they drop it. Small changes are easier to implement and easier to stick with." Writing down your exercise plan makes it easier to keep goals in mind and track your progress. "The most important thing to do when designing your work out plan is to commit it to paper and/or put it in a place that's visible or easily accessible," said Latour. "Maybe put it on your calendar or in your smart phone. You don't have to make things complicated, decide on the days you'd like to exercise, how much time you want to put into it, what type of activity you want to do. We've even designed a form on the website people can use." Let others know your plan and enlist their help. "Sharing your workout with a friend or co-worker will encourage you to keep going when you feel like quitting," said Latour. "It's sometimes easier to push someone else to exercise or keep up with something than it is to do it ourselves. With two of you, you keep each other going." For more information about working out and to find the PRT Fitness Contract, go to www.npc.navy.mil/support/physical. For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy. For more news from Navy Personnel Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/npc/. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130524-21. NPS' First Cyber Systems Graduates Honored for Thesis Research By Kenneth A. Stewart MONTEREY, Calif (NNS) -- The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) has graduated its first cohort of students through the Master of Cyber Systems and Operations (CSO) degree program, and student-driven research is already showing promise, and producing results. CSO student, Navy Lt. Billy Brinkmeyer's paper on Internet mapping won first runner-up honors before an international body of experts at the Active and Passive Measurement Conference, where leading Internet measurement researchers and top universities present the results of their research. "The work that I focused on in my paper is primarily involved with Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) router alias discovery. Essentially, I was trying to develop an accurate map of the IPv6 Internet," said Brinkmeyer. To accomplish Brinkmeyer's task, he developed what he calls the "Too Big Trick" program - an application designed to illuminate the various hubs, routers and pathways that collectively make up the IPv6 Internet. "When you send an e-mail or visit a web page your data travels across the Internet through routers, it's like a freeway and the routers are the overpasses. We are trying to identify the freeways and determine how they connect to one another," said Brinkmeyer. "We do not know how people are connected to each other and we want to be able to see them across the entirety of the Internet ... If these are freeways, we need to be able to see them so that when an accident occurs, we can find it and deal with it," said NPS Department of Computer Science Assistant Professor Rob Beverly, who served as Brinkmeyer's thesis advisor. Brinkmeyer's work stems from a recent government mandated network upgrade that requires networks to upgrade from IPv4 to IPv6, a mandate that changed the way network managers see the network. "We are trying to get a picture of the IPv6 network ... A lot of people have done a lot of work mapping the IPv4 network, but when it comes to IPv6, nobody has been able to see it correctly. It's a whole new network that the government has mandated providers to adopt," said Beverly. "The 'Too Big Trick' tricks routers on the network so that we can identify them and develop a map of the IPv6 network ... We want to be able to know where every connection that links into your network exists so that you can determine what your vulnerabilities are," Brinkmeyer continued. "Certain routers make up critical infrastructure, and you need to know where those critical infrastructures are located so you can prevent vulnerabilities." Brinkmeyer and his associates were able to test their program on a "ground truth system," a known network containing over 50,000 unique interfaces. During their tests, 70 percent of the routers on the network responded to a ping, and of those that responded to the technique, Brinkmeyer was able to identify 100 percent of the responders. Fellow CSO student, Navy Lt. Samuel Trassare's work is also showing promise. He submitted a paper, still under review, exploring a technique that obscures friendly networks thereby impeding adversarial network attackers. "When an adversary comes probing for the topology of your network, he uses a program called Traceroute that reports every hop along the path to a destination of the adversary's choosing. I came up with a program that intercepts that probe and instead of returning a truthful route, the program sends back a false route of my own choosing in order to deceive the adversary," said Trassare. "Sam Trassare's thesis is useful because it allows us to hide our network in such a way that the enemy is not able to identify weaknesses or single points of failure within our network," said NPS Cyber Academic Group Chair, Dr. Cynthia Irvine. Trassare has gone on to work at the U.S. Cyber Command, commanded by another NPS alumnus, Army Gen. Keith B. Alexander. "The CSO program is just what the Navy needs if the next big battle is going to take place in the cyber domain," said Trassare. "I am coming to Cyber Command to stand watch for them in their intelligence cell. I have a very strong technical background, but what I got out of the CSO program is insight into how to apply strategy and policy to the cyber domain - how we go about identifying and defending against attacks on friendly networks." Irvine stresses that projects like Brinkmeyer's and Trassare's are relevant to ongoing operations, and that they offer immediate value to Navy cyber operations. "Their theses are applicable right now, their techniques and strategies can be put to use rather quickly," said Irvine. "The two theses complement each other, one illuminates the network and the other obscures it from the adversary." Irvine is visibly proud of her fist batch of cyber systems graduates, and is hopeful the Navy can take full advantage of their unique education. "We are hoping that the Navy will place our students in areas where they can use their skills," said Irvine. "The Navy has a great need for people with cyber skills, talents and expertise - cyber operations are different from kinetic operations. A new way of thinking is required to operate within the cyber domain and these students have been exposed to that thinking. They can plan and execute cyber missions," said Irvine. As chair of the Cyber Academic Group, which manages the CSO degree program, Irvine has voiced a commitment to adapt their program as new developments in the dynamic cyber area of operations are realized. "Cyber is an area that is constantly evolving ... The landscape is evolving, techniques are changing and policies are being formulated. The curriculum must stay abreast of all these changes," said Irvine. "This first cohort of students were our pioneers, and as a result of their feedback, we have made adjustments to our program that future students will benefit from," continued Irvine. "The curriculum gives us the opportunity to do very substantive work that is of direct benefit to the Navy and the Department of Defense." For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy. For more news from Naval Postgraduate School, visit www.navy.mil/local/nps/. NNS130525-01. Current All Hands Update From Defense Media Activity - Navy WASHINGTON (NNS) -- All Hands Update features five newscasts today - one two-minute newscast and four one-minute newscasts. Two-minute newscast- - Service Member Discusses Motorcycle Accident, Motorcycle Safety Course http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18471 http://youtu.be/ydXEfX6WUfE First one-minute newscast- - Naval Station Rota Service Members Play Ball With Local Community http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18472 http://youtu.be/OooCG77Kub4 Second one-minute newscast- - Naval Air Station North Island Hosts Annual Aircrew Competition http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18473 http://youtu.be/NDjR0wcIXCs Third one-minute newscast- - Rota Honors Veterans With Memorial Day Ceremony http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18474 http://youtu.be/oxC2ITXYlzw Fourth one-minute newscast- - USS Fitzgerald Sailors Visit Japanese Elementary Students http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18475 http://youtu.be/pibilPm6r1U Defense Media Activity - Navy usually produces four All Hands Update (AHU)newscasts each day - one two-minute newscast and three one-minute newscasts. AHU can be seen throughout the day and evening on the Direct-to-Sailor (DTS)satellite television service available aboard 160 ships of the fleet and via the Navy Web site at www.navy.mil. Check your local DTS program schedule for air times. AHU can also be seen throughout the world on the American Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS). -USN- -USN- -USN- -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS020131-26. This Day in Naval History - May 25 From Navy News Service 1952 - USS Iowa (BB 61) bombards Chongjin, Korea. 1973 - Launch of Skylab 2 mission, which was first U.S. manned orbiting space station. It had an all Navy crew of Capt. Charles Conrad Jr. (commanding), Cmdr. Joseph P. Kerwin, and Cmdr. Paul J. Weitz. For more information about naval history, visit the Naval Historical Center Web site at http://www.history.navy.mil. -USN- -USN- -USN- Navy News Service is the official news wire service of the U.S. Navy, containing stories recently posted to the Navy Web site at www.navy.mil. 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