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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 NNS130821-23. Rear Admiral Buck Discusses Navy SAPR With Sailors -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76090 DNU -- Rear Admiral Sean Buck Discusses 21st Century Sailor Office -- http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18774 DNU -- USS George Washington Hosts Regional Guests -- http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18777 NNS130822-01. USS Denver Arrives in Darwin, Australia -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76091 NNS130822-02. Bonhomme Richard Departs Sydney -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76094 DNU -- RED SEA -- Ships and embarked squadrons from Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG) entered U.S. 5th Fleet's Area of Responsibility (AOR) Aug. 18, after completing a routine transit through the Suez Canal. -- http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18772 NNS130822-14. Northwest Chiefs, Selects Help Honor Veterans -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76104 NNS130822-08. Lincoln Sailors Renovate an Elementary School in Hampton -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76098 NNS130822-06. Boxer Amphibious Ready Group to Depart for Deployment -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76082 NNS130822-11. Naval Museums, History and Heritage Headquarters Return to Normal Hours -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76102 NNS130822-05. Navy Housing Gears Up For Annual Housing Survey -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76095 NNS130822-13. Northwest Sailors Take in Seahawks Practice -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76106 NNS130822-03. Commander, Task Force 63 Changes Command -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76093 NNS130822-07. Amphibious Squadron 4 Holds Change of Command -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76097 DNU -- Amphibious transport dock Pre-Commissioning Unit Somerset (LPD 25) sails through the Gulf of Mexico during builder's sea trials. Testing during builder's trials also includes anchor handling, flight operations, ballasting and de-ballasting the well deck, and compartment air balancing. (Video courtesy of Huntington Ingalls Industries) -- http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18773 DNU -- Headlines for Thursday, August 22, 2013: Department of the Navy Civilians to Complete SAPR Training; Petty Officer Selectee Leadership Course Updated -- http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18775 DNU -- Rota EOD Conducts Air Operations -- http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18776 NNS130822-09. Current All Hands Update -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76099 NNS020718-35. This Day in Naval History - Aug. 22 -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=2646 Eye on the Fleet - U.S. Navy Photo of The Day -- http://www.navy.mil/list_single.asp?id=157943 -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130821-23. Rear Admiral Buck Discusses Navy SAPR With Sailors By Defense Media Activity - Navy WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Rear Adm. Sean Buck, the head of the Navy's 21st Century Sailor office and the Navy's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) officer, took time to answer questions from All Hand's Magazine about his new assignment and the Navy SAPR efforts. The 21st Century Sailor initiative pulls together objectives and policies to ensure that every Sailors total fitness needs, including physical, mental, social and spiritual are met so that they can successfully meet the challenges that they face during their military careers. "The purpose of the office is to try to better integrate, better synchronize and tighten up all of our great programs that we had over the years that work toward affecting the resiliency of a Sailor," Buck said. "It's a broad portfolio." The 21st Century Sailor office ensures that Sailors have the tools to meet the CNOs three tenets of Warfighting First, Operate Forward, and Be Ready. They are responsible for: - Integration of Navys objectives for equal opportunity; - Sailor personal and family readiness; - Physical readiness; - Substance abuse prevention; - Suicide prevention; - Sexual harassment; - Sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR); - Hazing prevention; - Transition assistance. The Navy's 21st Century Sailor is also in charge of the Navys Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program. Buck talked about how sexual assault is every Sailor and Navy Civilians problem, and training is a way to raise awareness and ensures that Sailors have the tools to eliminate the problem entirely. "Be sure that you are a participant in creating a command climate that dencourages dignity, respect, professionalism and has no tolerance for sexist behavior sexual harassment or sexual assault and should be completely intolerant of those things no matter what command you serve," Buck said. More information from Buck's interview with All Hand's will be shared in the coming days and weeks on Navy.mil and on the All Hand's Magazine (ah.mil) website. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130822-01. USS Denver Arrives in Darwin, Australia By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lindahl DARWIN, Australia (NNS) -- Amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9), with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), arrived in Darwin, Australia, Aug. 22, following scheduled operations in the region. Denver's visit to Darwin comes after a successful certification exercise (CERTEX) with the 31st MEU in the Coral Sea. While in Darwin, Sailors and Marines will have the opportunity to enjoy some well-deserved personal time in town, participate in community service outreach programs and swim and hike in Litchfield National Park for a Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) tour. "MWR is very important to Denver. It's a chance for all the people to get out and see what Darwin has to offer," said Chief Damage Controlman Carlos Gonzalez, Denver's MWR coordinator. "MWR keeps them entertained and keeps them satisfied." Denver is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked 31st MEU, is currently conducting routine joint-force operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility. The Bonhomme Richard ARG is commanded by Capt. Cathal O'Connor, commodore, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 and reports to the Commander, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, Rear Adm. Jeffrey A. Harley, headquartered in White Beach, Okinawa, Japan. For more news about PHIBRON 11 or USS Denver (LPD 9), visit www.facebook.com/#!/PHIBRON11, www.cpr11.navy.mil or http://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/lpd9/Pages/default.aspx. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130822-02. Bonhomme Richard Departs Sydney By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jerome D. Johnson, USS Bonhomme Richard Public Affairs SYDNEY (NNS) -- The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departed Sydney Aug. 20 after a four-day port visit. During the visit, Sailors and Marines participated in community relations projects, friendly sport events with the local teams, and multiple tours offered by Bonhomme Richards' Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department. Twenty personnel from Bonhomme Richard visited the Calvary Health Care Center as part of a community relations project and assisted the staff in providing care for the elderly. "I have been volunteering my whole life," said Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Timothy Lee. "I always love lending a helping hand." The crew also experienced Sydney through MWR tours designed to highlight recreational opportunities in the city. "We sponsored the Blue Mountains and Sydney Opera house tour," said David Glazier, Bonhomme Richard's fit boss. "There was a great turnout and we received positive feedback from the participants." Sailors and Marines also competed in a friendly game of softball against a local softball team at Captain Cook Oval field and conceived a victory. "I think it was a great experience for the Bonhomme Richard softball team to play a game with some of the Australian locals," said Damage Controlman 1st Class Christopher Gamez, Bonhomme Richard's softball team captain. "It wasn't about who won or who lost. We had the opportunity to talk, and in some cases teach, all the different aspects of the game. It was a very rewarding experience." The port visit was the first opportunity for Bonhomme Richards' crew to explore Sydney since it began operating in the 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility as the flagship of the only forward-deployed Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). "My first port visit to Sydney was great," said Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Fano. "I hope we have the opportunity to visit this amazing city again. Overall it was a good time spent with friendly locals and my fellow shipmates." Bonhomme Richard's crew also hosted a reception for distinguished guests and gave tours of the ship to Australian nationals. "It made me proud to be able to show off Bonhomme Richard to the Australian locals," said Interior Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jacqueline Snow. "They were really excited to see the equipment and spaces throughout the ship." The Bonhomme Richard ARG is commanded by Capt. Cathal O'Connor, commodore, Amphibious Squadron 11 and reports to the Commander, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, Rear Adm. Jeffrey A. Harley, headquartered in White Beach, Okinawa, Japan. For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130822-14. Northwest Chiefs, Selects Help Honor Veterans By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Jamie Hawkins, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Det. Northwest RETSIL, Wash. (NNS) -- More than 70 chief petty officers (CPO) and CPO selectees assigned to commands within Navy Region Northwest participated in a community service (COMSERV) project at Washington Veterans Home, Aug. 20. The CPOs and CPO selects, Sailors undergoing Phase II of CPO 365, assisted the grounds crew of the veterans home with brush clean-up of the campus, tree trimming and weed pulling. "While our obvious goals are cleaning up and helping maintain the grounds, the true heart of today is giving back to those who came before us and letting them know that they aren't forgotten," said Senior Chief Sonar Technician (Surface) (SW/AW/IUSS) Charles Eakley, Transient Personnel Unit Puget Sound command senior chief. "I want those who currently serve to speak with those who gave their all and to always remember their sacrifice." As they worked to maintain the grounds, the CPOs and CPO selects also visited with veterans living at the home, trading stories and building upon the sense of camaraderie obtained while serving in the military. "I'm amazed with how many fellow service members came out here today," said retired Army Sgt. Joe Sanmartino. "You guys have always been good to us, coming by and taking the time to honor us and help keep our home looking, as you Sailors say, 'ship-shape.'" Jerry Earl, recreation leader for Washington Veterans Homes said there is a definite increase in the morale of the residents living on the campus when military volunteers come and show their support for the veterans. "Typically three times a year we have younger veterans come and interact with the older ones and for days after the visit the residents here are much happier," said Earl. "They got to tell their stories to a generation who doesn't just sympathize, but actually know exactly how they felt as older veterans tell their stories. "Its helps them feel more connected not just with the community, but with the organization they gave so much towards," said Earl. Chief (select) Hospital Corpsman Oscar Baldevia, assigned to Naval Hospital Bremerton, said being able to honor those who served in the military while at the same time helping the community was an opportunity he could not pass on, and encouraged other service members to do the same. "It's really humbling to come here and speak with these people and spend time with them," said Baldevia. "This sort of thing makes me feel very good about my choice to continue to serve. I would love to do this every day." Washington Veterans Home is on a 31-acre campus with a state-of-the-art facility serving more than 240 veterans needing both long-term nursing and assisted-living care. For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130822-08. Lincoln Sailors Renovate an Elementary School in Hampton By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ellen E. Long, USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs HAMPTON, Va. (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) helped renovate John B. Cary Elementary School in Hampton, Aug. 21. More than 20 Sailors from Air Department rallied to repaint six classrooms in preparation for the first day of school scheduled for Sept. 3. "We had a list of priority things that needed to be done," said Heidi Brazinski, principal of Cary Elementary School. "We just needed bodies and Lincoln was the first command to offer us any help." The community relations project was coordinated by Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Mario Johnson. "My daughter goes to school here and we were looking for mentoring opportunities," said Johnson. "The school said they needed bodies to prepare the building for the upcoming year so we thought it was a good opportunity." As the freshly painted walls dried Johnson reflected on future volunteer opportunities with the school. "We hope to build some kind of relationship with the school so we can continue to help them," said Johnson. This is Brazinski's first year as the principal of Cary elementary school and her first time working with the Lincoln. "They are awesome," said Brazinski. "We were thrilled to have their help to get the school prepared for the kids." Lincoln is currently undergoing a refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries. Lincoln is the fifth ship of the Nimitz class to undergo a RCOH, a major life-cycle milestone. Once RCOH is complete, Lincoln will be one of the most modern and technologically advanced Nimitz-class aircraft carriers in the fleet and will continue to be a vital part of the nation's defense. For more news from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn72/. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130822-06. Boxer Amphibious Ready Group to Depart for Deployment From Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (BOXARG) is scheduled to depart Aug. 23 for a deployment to the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. The BOXARG, which includes USS Boxer (LHD 4), USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), will focus on maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. BOXARG is fully capable of amphibious assault and Special Forces operations, humanitarian missions and non-combatant operations. "We've had a very rigorous training cycle to prepare us to execute any mission when called upon," said Capt. Malcolm Potts, commander, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 1 and commander of BOXARG. "I am awed and impressed by the ingenuity, creativity, and industriousness of the 4,200 dedicated Sailors and Marines that serve on our ships." The ships will embark approximately 2,400 Marines from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The MEU is capable of conducting conventional amphibious operations and selected maritime special operations at night or during adverse weather conditions from the sea, by surface or by air. U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Eastern Pacific from the West Coast of North America to the international date line and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary for an effective global Navy. For more information about BOXARG, visit http://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/cpr-1/Pages/Boxer-ARG-2013.aspx. For more news from Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/c3f/. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130822-11. Naval Museums, History and Heritage Headquarters Return to Normal Hours From Naval History and Heritage Command Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy museums, which adjusted their hours as a result of the federal furlough, have returned to their normal operating hours. Additionally, the Navy's archives and Navy Department Library, located on the Washington Navy Yard, will reopen starting Aug. 26, Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) officials announced. The following Navy museums were affected by closing Mondays and have resumed normal hours: - National Museum of the U.S. Navy (Washington, D.C.) - National Naval Aviation Museum (Pensacola, Fla.) - Great Lakes Naval Museum (Great Lakes, Ill.) - Hampton Roads Naval Museum (Norfolk, Va.) - U.S. Submarine Force Museum and Historic Ship Nautilus (Groton, Conn.) - U.S. Navy Seabee Museum (Port Hueneme, Calif.) - Naval Museum Northwest (Naval Undersea Museum (Keyport, Wash.) - U.S. Naval War College Museum (Newport, R.I.) - U.S. Naval Academy Museum (Annapolis, Md.) The Naval Museum Northwest (Puget Sound Naval Museum, Bremerton, Wash.) was closed on Fridays and is back to its normal hours. Before planning to visit, please visit the museums' respective websites to check hours of operation. NHHC, which operates the Navy's museums, the Department of the Navy Library, and Navy Archives, has also returned to normal public access hours, although access to many of its holdings remain limited due to ongoing remediation efforts. In 2012, NHHC and Washington Navy Yard Public Works collaborated on a major archival storage facility renovation project for buildings 108 and 44 which is targeted for completion as early as 2014. The ongoing project will result in accommodating 12,000 cubic feet paper, microform and digital media storage space with new environmental controls. Additionally, refurbishment of the archives spaces and mold decontamination started earlier this year, and the work will continue into next year. For more information and to access the Navy museum web sites, please see http://www.history.navy.mil/museums/index.html . For the latest news on naval history, please see http://www.navy.mil/local/navhist/. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130822-05. Navy Housing Gears Up For Annual Housing Survey From Commander, Navy Installations Command Navy Housing Office WASHINGTON (NNS) -- From Sigonella to Sasebo, Whidbey Island to Wallops Island, and everywhere in between, Commander, Navy Installations Command' s Navy Housing Office and its privatized housing partners are gearing up for their annual resident satisfaction survey (RSS). The annual survey, which is mailed to residents of military housing at the end of August, asks residents to provide feedback and thoughts regarding their Navy Housing experience. The RSS measures all aspects of customer satisfaction with Navy Housing, including our staff services, the condition of the homes and barracks, and other provided amenities such as loaner furnishings and the use of housing community centers. A comment card accompanies the surveys, and residents are encouraged to mention particular issues and request follow-up as a way to seek resolution of these issues. "Navy Housing is a customer-focused organization, and hearing from our customers is critical for us to understand and meet their needs," said Cindy Mogan, Navy Housing RSS project manager. "We encourage everyone that receives an RSS to take the time to complete and send it in. It's an easy way to give us important and anonymous feedback on how we're doing." The RSS is also used to target funding for facility and amenity improvements. "Our residents play a vital role in improving the services and facilities we provide," said William Pearson, acting Navy Housing program director. "RSS results assist housing professionals to prioritize projects that best meet service members' needs." Service members living in family housing will receive their surveys late August, early September depending on location and it must be returned by Oct. 21. The family housing survey can be filled out and returned by mail or electronically on the survey website, and a link to the website will be included in the survey. Service members living in unaccompanied housing will receive their survey by mail the second week of September and must be returned by Nov. 12. This survey is available by mail only. For more information about the RSS, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/HousingSurvey. For more news from Commander, Navy Installations Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cni/. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130822-13. Northwest Sailors Take in Seahawks Practice By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Brown, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Det. Northwest RENTON, Wash. (NNS) -- The Seattle Seahawks and United Services Automobile Association (USAA) hosted more than 100 Sailors stationed in the Pacific Northwest Aug. 21, for the team's practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. The Sailors watched the Seahawks run plays at practice and met with the players after the practice was completed. "We wanted to show the Navy how much we really do appreciate all they do," said Jeffrey C. Battle, military affairs, USAA. "It's always a good time for the troops to see the players, and the players to get to interact with the troops. It's a win for everyone." Following the conclusion of practice, Sailors lined up to meet with the players and coaches. "It's a great experience to see these guys in person," said Yeoman 1st Class (SW) Thomas Jenkins. "It was cool that they brought us in and treated us so well." Members of the Seahawks staff said they enjoyed the day just as much as the Sailors. "It's awesome to have the Sailors and our players out here interacting," said Shaun Angell, corporate sponsors account manager, Seattle Seahawks. "Coach Carroll really has a lot of respect for our military and so do the players here. "There's nothing more American than the military and football, so the fact that we could combine the two was perfect," said Angell. The Seahawks and USAA also provided the Sailors with a Seahawks military appreciation coin. For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130822-03. Commander, Task Force 63 Changes Command By Meghan Henderson, Military Sealift Command Europe and Africa Public Affairs NAPLES, Italy (NNS) -- Commander, Task Force 63/Military Sealift Command Europe and Africa (CTF-63/MSCEURAF), held a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Naples Aug. 21. Capt. John Rinko relieved Capt. Richard Soucie as commander. The guest speaker, Vice Adm. Frank C. Pandolfe, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, acknowledged Soucie's many accomplishments during his command tour, which included control of all sea and air Navy logistics assets; prepositioning forces; special mission ships and strategic sealift capabilities throughout the U.S. 6th Fleet Area of Responsibility in Europe and Africa. "Commodore Soucie commands the room when he speaks and there is no doubt that CTF-63 is in the hands of a master; a Sailor who knows the sea as only time at sea can teach; a man who cares deeply about his people; and a leader focused on accomplishing the mission correctly, every time," said Pandolfe. Soucie, who will transfer to U.S. Central Command for a tour as MSC liaison officer to the combatant command, reflected on his tenure as the CTF-63/MSCEURAF commodore, and thanked his military and civilian staff members for the opportunity to lead them. "The complexity and impact of naval logistics has grown in response to changes in the diverse nature of the forces we support, and the expansion of roles and missions," said Soucie. "The superb efforts [of my staff] have ensured that the warfighters on the front lines have fuel ashore, afloat and in the air. They have moved countless tons of cargo and equipment for stock replenishment, exercise support, and for real-world operations around the globe. I couldn't have handpicked a better group of individuals. They are a team of all-stars." CTF-63/MSCEURAF's new commander, who transferred to NSA Naples from San Diego, where he served as the force nuclear propulsion officer at commander, Naval Air Force, Pacific, praised his new staff for the work they do. "Capt. Soucie, you've provided me with a great organization to take over. [CTF-63/MSCEURAF] ensures that our fleet is ready to face the challenges of tomorrow," said Rinko. "This group has established a reputation that is second to none, the best of the best. I'm anxious to roll up my sleeves and work with you." As CTF-63, his responsibilities will include coordinating and providing transportation and delivery of personnel, equipment, fuel, supplies, repair parts, mail, and ammunition via air and surface logistics assets - including MSC combat logistics force ships - to sustain U.S. forces in the European and African theaters. As MSCEURAF, he will be the area commander in Europe and Africa for MSC, exercising tactical control of all U.S. transportation command forces in the European and African theaters. For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/naveur/. -USN- -USN- -USN- NNS130822-07. Amphibious Squadron 4 Holds Change of Command By Lt. Joe Hontz, Amphibious Squadron 4 Public Affairs USS KEARSARGE, At Sea (NNS) -- Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 4 held a change of command ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Aug. 13. Capt. James P. Cody relieved Capt. John B. Skillman as commander of PHIBRON 4 while the ship was underway in the Gulf of Aden. Cody previously served as the PHIBRON 4 deputy commander. "The three years I have been at PHIBRON 4 as the deputy and commander have allowed me to witness first hand how truly great our Sailors are in today's Navy," said Skillman. "I was truly fortunate to lead such a great group of men and women and I will miss seeing all of their hard work and dedication on a daily basis." Skillman, who took command of the squadron in May 2012, led the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) through several maintenance and training operations, as well as five months of a deployment to conduct maritime security operations in 5th and 6th Fleet Areas of Operations. While deployed, the Kearsarge ARG also participated in four multinational exercises designed to strengthen coalition partnerships and reinforce regional security and stability, including the recent Eager Lion 2013 exercise. "Working with Capt. Skillman over the past year, through our non-standard work-up and current deployment, has been an extremely rewarding experience," said Col. Matthew St. Clair commanding officer, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. "He has been a tremendous mentor and the knowledge passed to me and others serving with him has been instrumental in the success enjoyed by this Navy and Marine Corps team. I wish him and his lovely wife Jacey fair winds and following seas as they sail toward their next assignment." Skillman will be assigned to the Pentagon and will serve as the executive assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller). PHIBRON 4 is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, which includes the flagship Kearsarge, dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), and the embarked Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). NNS130822-09. Current All Hands Update From Defense Media Activity - Navy WASHINGTON (NNS) -- All Hands Update features two one-minute newscasts today and two one-minute web-only newscasts. First one-minute newscast - - Rear Admiral Sean Buck Discusses 21st Century Sailor Office http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18774 http://youtu.be/gf-1JsT7Kwc Secondone-minute newscast - - Headlines for Thursday, August 22, 2013: Department of the Navy Civilians to Complete SAPR Training; Petty Officer Selectee Leadership Course Updated http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18775 http://youtu.be/di2H2AE5plA First one-minute web-only newscast - - Rota EOD Conducts Air Operations http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18776 http://youtu.be/wlRgThG9AFQ Second one-minute web-only newscast - -USS George Washington Hosts Regional Guests http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18777 http://youtu.be/1uPNtIpSa00 Defense Media Activity - Navy usually produces one two-minute All Hands Update (AHU) newscast each day. AHU can be seen throughout the day and evening on the Direct-to-Sailor (DTS)satellite television service available aboard 160 ships of the fleet and via the Navy Web site at 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- NNS020718-35. This Day in Naval History - Aug. 22 From the Navy News Service 1912 - Birthday of the Navy Dental Corps. 1945 - First surrender of Japanese garrison at end of World War II; USS Levy (DE 162) receives surrender of Mille Atoll in Marshall Islands. 1980 - USS Passumpsic (AO 107) rescues 28 Vietnamese refugees. -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. It is a product of the Defense Media Navy - 6700 Taylor Rd., Fort Meade, MD 20755. 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