2nd Fleet, Joint Force Command Norfolk hosts Nordic Defense Cooperation

ByPettyOfficer1stClassRyanSeelbach

Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet

NORFOLK Va Commander U.S. 2nd Fleet’s (C2F) senior enlisted leadership hosted the Nordic Defense Cooperation (NORDEFCO) at Naval Station Norfolk, Jan.27,2023.

C2F’s Fleet Master Chief, Command Master Chief Huben Phillips, hosted NORDEFCO’s top naval enlisted leaders from Denmark, Finland, Norway and SwedenduringatourofC2FandJointForce CommandNorfolkheadquarters

“During this visit, these Nordic leaders are able to see first-hand how our U.S. Sailors enter into naval service and how they are trained in a variety of ratings,” Phillips said “They are here to ask questions and get direct feedback from those who teach and mentor our U.S. Sailors from the very beginning.”

TheNORDEFCOmissionistostrengthen its participant’s national defense explore common synergies and facilitate efficient commonsolutions

Similar to the U.S. Navy’s Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Jim Honea, these NORDEFCO members are the senior enlisted leaders in their respective navies Honea had the opportunity to meet with theleadersathisofficeinWashington,D.C., where he spoke with them about his vision andfocusfortheU.S.Navy

“The visit with our NORDEFCO partners is a wonderful opportunity to keep us connected to discuss similarities between our navies as well as share ideas and solutions that can help our leadership improve ourfleetsandqualityofserviceforourSailors,”saidHonea.

C2F, reestablished in 2018 in response to the changing global security environment. Thefleet’smissionistodevelopandemploy maritimeforcesreadytofightacrossmultipledomainsintheAtlanticandArcticensuringaccess,deteraggressionanddefendU.S., allied,andpartnerinterests FormoreU.S.2ndFleetnewsandphotos, visit facebook.com/US2ndFleet, Https:// Www.C2f.Usff.Navy.Mil/, and Twitter - @ US2ndFleet

FromNavalFacilitiesEngineering SystemsCommandMid-Atlantic

NORFOLK, Va Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT) will host a Career Fair, Feb. 25, at the Chesapeake Conference Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in an effort to recruit and hire qualified candidates for openpositionsatNAVFACMIDLANT.

NAVFACMIDLANTisanEqualOpportunity Employer, and all work experience levels are welcome The event is open to the public.

NAVFACMid-AtlanticCareerFair

Date:Saturday,Feb.25

Time:9a.m.to2p.m.

Address:ChesapeakeConferenceCenter, 700ConferenceDr.,Chesapeake,VA23320

“Wearecurrentseekinghighlymotivated and qualified candidates to fill immediate positions at NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic,” said NAVFAC MIDLANT Human Resources Director Jessica Thompson. “We are fortunate to host events such as these because it helps the command reach a wide variety of qualified candidates and it also allows my team to provide important information about the various benefits available to federalworkers.”

NAVFAC MIDLANT is recruiting for open positions in a variety of professional disciplines, to include: HVAC/ DDC Mechanics, High Voltage Electricians Plumbers Electricians Crane Operators Machinists Riggers Heavy MobileEquipmentMechanics Hazardous Waste Disposers, Engineers and Architects, Construction Managers, Financial

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (aircraft handling) 2nd Class Kyle Lilly from Plano Texas,attached to the first-in-class aircraft carrierUSS Gerald R.Ford’s (CVN 78) airdepartment,briefs Nordic Defense Cooperation MasterChiefPettyOfficers ofthe Navy(MCPON) on the ship’s flight deckduring a tour,Jan.28,2023.Command MasterChiefBryan Davis hosted MCPONs from Finland,Sweden,Denmarkand Norwayfora familiarization tourofthe Ford Ford is in port at Naval Station Norfolkfora continuous planned maintenance availability.(U.S.NAVYPHOTOBY CHIEFMASSCOMMUNICATIONSPECIALISTJULIER.MATYASCIK)