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Ike Sailors honored in Kansas, hometown of President Eisenhower
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NAVSTA Norfolk holds Cole ceremony Rear Adm. Christopher W. Grady, Cmdr. James Quaresimo and Command Master Chief Michael Fisher carry a wreath at the USS Cole Memorial during a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk. The ceremony commemorates the 15-year anniversary of the Oct. 12, 2000, terrorist attack on the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). See B7 for more on the 15th anniversary of the Cole attacks.
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TR CELEBRATES THE NAVY’S 240TH BIRTHDAY By MC3 Jennifer Case USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs
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“There’s an old adage that says, ‘Those who refuse to learn from history are destined to repeat it,’” said Chief Hospital Corpsman Alexis Alvarado.
RUNNING THE EXTRA MILE FOR VIRGINIA VETERAN AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM Mary Spear gave the extra effort and ran the extra mile to help raise awareness for Virginia Veteran and Family Support Program.
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“It’s not restricted to literally repeating it in the historical context, but seeing what ways have worked using our diplomacy or military as a means to deter a war.” Oct. 13, marks the 240th birthday of the Navy, originally established as a
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Two Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) received annual leadership awards from the Eisenhower Foundation in Abilene, Kansas, Oct. 9. The Abilene-based Eisenhower Foundation sponsors the President and Gen. Eisenhower Awards, both of which are open to all Sailors permanently assigned to the ship. This year, the foundation selected Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Gentry Lloyd as the General Eisenhower Leadership Award winner for outstanding service to the ship and selected Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Brandon Jarvela as the President Eisenhower Leadership Award winner for outstanding service in the local community. Capt. Stephen T. Koehler, Eisenhower’s commanding officer, sent a video message conveying his warm regards while the ship is underway, continuing its robust operational schedule. “These are two great Sailors that you’re recognizing,” Koehler said. “I’m certain you’ll have a wonderful time getting to meet these Sailors as you celebrate not only their accomplishments, but as you celebrate a landmark birthday for one of our nation’s greatest presidents as well. Although I can’t be there with you, please know that I’m with you in spirit as we press forward out here to make sure the Mighty Ike [Eisenhower] is more than ready for the fight.” Eisenhower Command Master Chief Shay Langejans, who accompanied the awardees to the ceremony, said they have both distinguished themselves by providing strong leadership within their departments and throughout the ship.
» see IKE | A9 Top photo: Eisenhower’s Command Master Chief Shay Langejans, center right, Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Gentry Lloyd, center, and Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Brandon Jarvela, center left, follow a procession to lay a wreath at the grave of President Eisenhower in Abilene, Kansas.
SAPR Chief of Chaplains Rear Adm. Margaret Grun Kibben sat down and talked with us recently about the Chaplain Corps’ role in sexual assault prevention and response.
MCOY Check out exclusive photos from the Military Citizen of the Year Awards held in Norfolk last Friday!
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