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POW/MIA luncheon Sept. 18 ... The Pensacola Chapter Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge and the Pensacola Council, Navy League of the United States cordially invite you and your guest to the 20th annual POW/MIA Luncheon Sept. 18, 11:30 a.m. at the Pensacola Yacht Club. Guest Speaker is Ellen W. Vinson, “Remembering Captain John L. ‘Blackie’ Porter III Army Air Corps pilot, leader of Blackie’s Gang.” Cost is $20 per person, sponsorships available. For more information call 436-8552 or e-mail navyleagueofus@bellsouth.net.

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Vol. 82, No. 36

September 7, 2018

NAS Pensacola to host 9/11 commemoration ceremony From NAS Pensacola Public Affairs

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n commemoration of the events of Sept. 11, 2001, Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP) will hold a commemoration ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum onboard the base at 9:30 a.m., Sept. 11. NASP Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Martin will provide opening remarks for the event, which will include a “Where Were You” tribute, the traditional “Two-Bell Ceremony” and the playing of Taps,” per-

formed by the NASP Honor Guard. Guest speakers are OSC Reginald Nero and MAC Daron Tyler, who will both share their recollections of Sept. 11, 2001. The public is invited to attend.

A two-bell ceremony was part of the during 2016’s 9/11 commemoration ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum onboard NAS Pensacola (NASP). Fire and Emergency Services Gulf Coast Honor Guard members Greg Snyder (right), and Mike Gilliard conduct the bell-ringing portion of the event as NASP Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Martin (back left) and Command Chaplain Cmdr. Steven “Todd” Orren stand at attention. File photo by Ens. David Jacobsen

CNO selects Fleet Master Chief Smith as 15th MCPON From the Office of the Navy Chief of Information

WASHINGTON (NNS) – Following a comprehensive review of potential candidates, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson selected Fleet Master Chief Russell Smith to be the Master Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson selected Fleet Mas- Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) ter Chief Russell Smith to be the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Aug. 29. Navy (MCPON) Aug. 29. Photo by ETCM Jeremiah Ledda

“After a thorough and deliberate review process, I am confident that Fleet Master Chief Smith is the right leader to be our Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy,” Richardson said. “I look forward to working with him to advocate for our Sailors and their families selflessly serving around the world.” As the Navy’s 15th MCPON, Smith will serve as the senior-ranking enlisted leader and advisor to the CNO.

‘Get Ready, Get Set, Prepare!’

CNIC’s Ready Navy Program From Navy Installations Command Public Affairs Office

WASHINGTON (NNS) – September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. Commander, Navy Installations Command’s (CNIC) Ready Navy Program educates Sailors and their families on how to be prepared when an emergency occurs. This year’s overall theme is “Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.” Each week in September will have a

focused theme: Make and Practice Your Plan; Learn Life Saving Skills; Check Your Insurance Coverage and Save For an Emergency. “National Preparedness Month reminds us all of the importance of being prepared in the event disaster strikes,” Tim Alexander, CNIC Director of Operations said. “For many of us, it is not a question of ‘if’ but a matter of ‘when.’ Having a well thought-out plan to execute when the time See Ready Navy on page 2

Sailors from USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) unload water at a Federal Emergency Management Agency distribution point in Key West after 2017’s Hurricane Irma. Photo by Trice Denny

Tropical Storm Gordon visits NAS Pensacola ... NAS Pensacola was closed to all but essential personnel Sept. 4 as Tropical Storm Gordon brushed by to the west. Standing water and some light damage were the results. (Top) A boat in some difficulty at Sherman Cove Marina. Photo by Abby Taunton. (Center) MWR loses a sign. Photo by Patrick Nichols (Bottom) Tree damage was being evaluated and cleaned up Sept. 5. Photo by Patrick Nichols

Published by Ballinger Publishing, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Navy. Opinions contained herein are not official expressions of the Department of the Navy nor do the advertisements constitute Department of the Navy, NAS Pensacola or Ballinger Publishing’s endorsement of products or services advertised.


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