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Secretary of State visits USS San Antonio By MC3 Deven Leigh Ellis Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
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MC2 Jesse A. Hyatt Above: Commanding Officer of Naval Station Norfolk Capt. Doug Beaver, left, and Commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Rear Adm. Rick Williamson greet Secretary of State John Kerry, center right, and Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations & Environment Dennis McGinn, at Naval Station Norfolk.
We really couldn’t do what we do anywhere in today’s world without the safety that you provide us, the security and help you give to every one of America’s outposts.” -Secretary of State John Kerry
Gas Turbine Systems Technician Electrical 1st Class Kris Sellman works with the Truman Sailors on Fab Lab software for circuit design.
DRINKS AND DOGS Real Americans By MC3 Desmond Parks Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
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The weather may have been less than ideal, but it would take more than an hour-long rain storm to discourage the attendees of the Dogs on Deployment (DOD) annual [Drinks], Dogs and Veterans Festival in Virginia Beach, Nov. 7. The festival, hosted by DOD in conjunction with Wasserhund Company, helps spread awareness about the national, non-profit organization, which connects deploying active-duty military members with volunteers willing to watch their pets. “This is our annual event that we do with all of our chapters across the country, getting people together with their pets, getting community agencies here to help and to just have a good time,” Hampton Roads DOD coordinator
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Norfolk car dealership placed off-limits to all service members Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs NORFOLK
cer Capt. Steven Stancy met for the delivery and installation of the mini Fab Lab. “Ten years from now these 3-D printers may be standard equipment on ships,” Palmer said. “We look forward to seeing how our Sailors respond to this new capability.” The mini Fab Lab consists of two additive manufacturing 3-D printers along with a desktop Computerized Numerical
Commander of Navy Region MidAtlantic placed the Norfolk car dealership Carafello’s Auto Sales, LLC, located at 6328 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., on the off-limits list to all Hampton Roads service members, Nov. 12, due to the establishment’s participation in an illegal business practice known as bird-dogging. This decision comes as a result of recommendations from the Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board (AFDCB) for Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, who convened on Nov. 4. Bird-dogging occurs when someone refers a prospective customer to a particular dealership or salesman for a given fee or compensation. According to Virginia law, only salespersons
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Truman 1st Carrier to install Navy’s first afloat Fab Lab By Chris Wyatt Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center Public Affairs
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) and aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) installed the Navy’s first afloat mini Fabrication Laboratory (Fab Lab) on board an aircraft carrier, Nov. 13. Truman Maintenance Officer Cmdr. Al Palmer and MARMC Commanding Offi-
OP JINGLE Navy Marine Corps Relief Society announced the start of Operation Jingle 2015. All Hampton Roads area active-duty service members are invited to participate.
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Secretary of State John Kerry visited the amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) Nov. 10, to learn about the region’s efforts to address rising sea levels and to commemorate the Marine Corps birthday. During his visit to San Antonio, Kerry addressed the crew, took an environmentally-focused tour of the ship, and participated in a cake cutting event in honor of the 240th Marine Corps birthday hosted by Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command Brig. Gen. (select) Bradford Gering. “There is only privilege for me in being here today,” Kerry said. “It is my privilege to come here and pay my respects, to say thank you for your service to our nation and to the world. We really couldn’t do what we do anywhere in today’s world without the safety that you provide us, the security and help you give to every one of America’s outposts.” Following the ceremony, Kerry was briefed at U.S. Fleet Forces Command regarding maritime operations. His visit continued to Old Dominion University, where he delivered a speech about climate change and national security.
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