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NAVY NEWS SERVICE - 28 DEC 94 - NAVNEWS 074/94
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR NAVNEWS 074/94
Top News and Policy Stories
NNS864. Expeditionary Medal Approved for Haitian Operation
NNS865. Ball Caps Soon Will Be Required for Dungaree Uniform
Personnel Notes
NNS866. New EO Form Simplifies Complaint Process
NNS867. DOD Announces 1994 Safety Record
NNS868. Enlisted Academy Board Results Available
NNS869. Blue Angels Accepting Applications
NNS870. BUPERS Lists Important Dates for Navy Personnel
Salute to Excellence
NNS871. The Pope Blesses Navy Medicine
NNS872. President Clinton Promotes Navy Doctor
Around the Fleet
NNS873. Notable Quotable: CAPT Margaret Debien
NNS874. Operation Vigilant Warrior Completed
NNS875. Norfolk Sailors Receive Swift Discipline for Hazing
NNS876. Navy Lodge to Upgrade and Add Rooms
NNS877. This Week in the Navy: Dec. 29, 1812
Short Splices
NNS878. Navy Ombudsman Program Turns 25 Years Old
NNS879. DeCA Receives Approval to Close Four Non-BRAC Commissaries
NNS880. Navy-Marine Corps News
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Top News and Policy Stories
NNS864. Expeditionary Medal Approved for Haitian Operation
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
GEN John M. Shalikashvili, announced Dec. 22 that the Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) will be awarded to personnel who served
in, or directly supported, Operation Uphold Democracy. The
established opening date for receiving the award is Sept. 16, 1994.
No closing date is set.
The AFEM may be authorized for three categories of operations:
U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the
United Nations and U.S. operations of assistance for friendly
foreign nations. Since its establishment in 1958, the AFEM has
been awarded for 22 different operations. It was last awarded to
participants of Operation Restore Hope in Somalia. The criteria
for the award require that U.S. Armed Forces must have participated
in a military operation in significant numbers and that those
forces either encountered foreign armed opposition or otherwise
were placed in such a position that hostile action by foreign armed
forces could have been imminent, even though it did not occur.
Eligibility for receipt of the medal is limited to those U.S.
military forces who participated in, or directly supported the
activity within land, sea and airspace of the area of operations.
That area is generally defined along the following coordinates: 16
degrees, 30 minutes north latitude by 71 degrees, 40 minutes west
longitude; to 18 degrees north by 71 degrees, 45 minutes west;
along the Haitian-Dominican Republic border to 20 degrees north by
71 degrees, 44 minutes west; 21 degrees, 25 minutes north by 73
degrees west; 21 degrees, 25 minutes north by 74 degrees west; 19
degrees north by 76 degrees west; to 16 degrees, 30 minutes north,
71 degrees, 40 minutes west.
(This story appeared on Navy Wire Service as NWSA079)
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NNS865. Ball Caps Soon Will Be Required for Dungaree Uniform
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Chief of Naval Operations, ADM Mike
Boorda has approved a uniform change recommended by the Uniform
Board that will make blue ball caps the authorized headgear for
wear with the dungaree working uniform.
The blue ball cap with the dungaree working uniform, will
replace the white Dixie cup cover for male Sailors and the black
garrison cover for female Sailors.
There will be a slight increase in Sailor's replacement
clothing allowance to offset any costs that Sailors may incur with
purchasing the ball caps. At the same time, the number of white
hats required in the sea bag will be reduced. The wear life of the
white hats also will be extended due to the decreased usage.
Recruits, who currently purchase one blue ball cap with the
"Navy" logo with their own money, will be issued two caps, and can
purchase a command ball cap upon arrival at their next duty
station.
More information on when the change will become effective will
provided in early 1995.
by LT Dan Bates, BUPERS Public Affairs
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Personnel Notes
NNS866. New EO Form Simplifies Complaint Process
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Working to simplify the equal opportunity
(EO)/sexual harassment (SH) resolution system, the Navy has
introduced a new form to handle and track complaints.
"It simplifies filing a complaint, helps COs resolve EO/SH
issues quickly and thoroughly, and helps protect victims from
reprisal," said Chief of Naval Operations ADM Mike Boorda in a
message to all commands. "It also provides for protection of all
rights of the accused during the process."
Conflicts are strongly encouraged to be resolved at the lowest
level, but any EO complaint that cannot be handled informally, must
be processed using the new form. The form has four sections that
commands follow step-by-step until final resolution.
The first part of the form is the complaint itself. This
section is filled out under oath and must be filed within 45 days
of the incident. Part two of the form is completed by the
command and details the local support services that are available
to the complainant. This information ensure the complainant is
kept informed of counseling and support services.
Part three of the form is the complaint process. It details
at what level the investigation of the incident will be handled.
The investigation must begin within one to three calendar days of
submission of the complaint. Part four of the form provides
notification, review and follow-up of the investigation. The
complainant will be kept notified and a review of the final
resolution will be conducted.
"Treating people fairly, dealing with these issues as
quickly as possible and keeping everyone informed as the process is
followed are the keys to doing them right," said ADM Boorda.
The complainant may request a higher authority review the
case, if upon notification of the resolution, the final outcome is
disputed. The form was been forwarded to all commanding officers
and is available on BUPERS Access. More information is available
in NAVOP 050/94 and NAVADMIN 244/94.
by LT Dan Bates, BUPERS Public Affairs
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NNS867. DOD Announces 1994 Safety Record
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Secretary of Defense William Perry
reported Dec. 22 that DOD has completed its safest year in modern
memory, despite the challenges of a large number of humanitarian
missions, worldwide deployments and restructuring.
Aircraft related accidents took a smaller toll this year in
both people and dollars. DOD aircraft accident rates dropped from
1.94 to 1.63 accidents per 100,000 flying hours. The cost of major
aircraft accidents dropped from $1.6 to $1.2 billion. Aviation
fatalities dropped significantly from 119 to 68. And, the number
of destroyed aircraft also reached an all-time low of 84, down from
110.
Accidental military deaths dropped from 666 to 526, an
all-time low in fatalities. Although some of this decrease
resulted from downsizing, the continuing improvement is reflected
in the DOD fatality rate -- which dropped from .39 to .36
accidental deaths per thousand service members.
Accidental deaths among DOD military personnel have been
declining faster than other non-hostile deaths. 1994 was the first
time ever that there were fewer accidental military fatalities than
non-accidental.
"In an organization as large as DOD, it would be easy to tally
these deaths as just another set of grim statistics," said Perry.
"The reality is that each and every such loss is a tragedy, both to
those families left behind and the larger 'family' that is the
Department. On a very personal level, the Department is
particularly proud of these dramatic reductions in losses."
(This story appeared on Navy Wire Service as NWSA081)
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NNS868. Enlisted Academy Board Results Available
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The December 1994 Senior Enlisted Academy
Selection Board has tapped 79 senior and master chief petty
officers to attend one of the four services' senior enlisted
academies in 1995. Forty-five other senior and master chiefs were
selected as alternates.
The first 37 selectees will attend the Aug. 2 Navy Senior
Enlisted Academy Class in Newport, R.I. The second group of 26
personnel will attend the class convening Oct. 11 in Newport.
The remaining 16 selectees will attend classes at either the Army's
Sergeant Majors Academy, the Air Force's Senior Noncommissioned
Officer Academy or the Coast Guard's Senior Enlisted Academy.
More information is available in NAVADMIN 239/94.
by LT Dan Bates, BUPERS Public Affairs
(This story appeared in Navy Wire Service as NWSA068)
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NNS869. Blue Angels Accepting Applications
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron
(Blue Angels) is currently accepting applications for three
demonstration pilots (two USN, one USMC), one Marine C-130 pilot, a
maintenance officer, an administrative officer and a supply officer
for the 1996 show season.
Interested officers should submit applications no later than
April 30, 1995, to complete the final selection process by July or
August 1995.
For more information contact the Blue Angel Applicants
Officer, MAJ Ben Hancock, in Pensacola, Fla., at (904) 452-2583 or
DSN 922-2583; in El Centro, Calif., January through mid-March, at
(619) 339-2502 or DSN 958-8502; or by writing to NAVFLIGHTDEMRON,
390 San Carlos Rd., Suite A, Pensacola, FL 32508-5508.
(This story appeared on Navy Wire Service as NWSA070)
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NNS870. BUPERS Lists Important Dates for Navy Personnel
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) is
reminding Navy people of upcoming selection boards, application
deadlines and other dates that are important for Navy men and
women.
Jan. 4 Active 0-8 Aeronautical Engineering Duty/Cryptological
Officer board convenes
Jan. 10 Morning (0600-0800) and Night Detailing until 2200
(Washington, D.C. time)
Active E8/9 Special board convenes
Active Captain board convenes
Jan. 17 Nurse Corps Duty Under Instruction board convenes LDO,
CWO board convenes
Jan. 19 E-7 Advancement exam
Jan. 23 Reserve Captain board convenes
Jan. 24 Morning (0600-0800) and Night Detailing until 2200
(Washington, D.C. time)
Jan. 30 TAR Transfer and Redesignation board convenes
Jan. 31 O-3 Fitreps and E1/2/3 Evals due
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Salute to Excellence
NNS871. The Pope Blesses Navy Medicine
VATICAN CITY (NNS) -- "I give my blessing to all the men and
women of U.S. Navy Medicine," said Pope John Paul II during a
courtesy call by Surgeon General of the Navy VADM Donald Hagen at
the Vatican on 21 Dec.
During a ceremony, the Pope accepted a Bureau of Medicine
and Surgery plaque from Hagen and thanked the members of the
medical community for assisting those in need throughout the world.
"It was an honor and a thrill to meet with the Pope," said
Hagen. "And it is equally an honor and thrill to convey his
blessings to the fine men and women of Navy medicine, especially
during this holiest of holidays."
Hagen stopped at the Vatican after a visit with members of
Fleet Hospital Five in Zagreb, Croatia, which serves the United
Nations Protection Force in Croatia.
(This story appeared on Navy Wire Service as NWSA086)
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NNS872. President Clinton Promotes Navy Doctor
THE WHITE HOUSE, Washington (NNS) -- CAPT Eleanor "Connie"
Mariano, White House physician, was promoted to her current rank by
President Bill Clinton in a recent White House ceremony. On the
occasion, her remarks told the story of the fulfillment of her
family's American dream.
"I came to the White House by way of the kitchen," said CAPT
Mariano. "I came from a family of Navy stewards. The first
Mariano who served in the United States Navy joined in the 1920s.
At that time and for many years thereafter, the only way Filipinos
were able to serve in the Navy was as stewards. The Mariano men
served with pride and accumulated a total of over 100 years of
service among them.
"The Navy meant many things to my family. It meant freedom
from poverty, for my father's family was very poor. The Navy meant
the opportunity to succeed. The Navy meant hope that one day your
children would get an education and perhaps boldly dream of
becoming physicians or naval officers. The Navy meant all the good
things America had to offer."
CAPT Mariano went on to thank family members and friends,
including her father, a master chief who served for 29 years. She
also thanked her four godfathers, all Navy master chiefs. "Thank
you for reminding me daily that I owe my presence here to people
like you and my father who paved the way. Thank you for never
letting me forget about the qualities of kindness, silent service,
loyalty and humility."
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Around the Fleet
NNS873. Notable Quotable: "The contribution of Ombudsmen during
the past 25 years has greatly impacted the Navy's readiness and
retention and improved the quality of life for both Sailors and
their families, and we're eager to tell that story." -- CAPT
Margaret Debien, director of Personal, Family and Community Support
division at the Bureau of Naval Personnel, while announcing plans
for the silver anniversary celebration of the Navy Ombudsmen
Program, Dec. 20.
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NNS874. Operation Vigilant Warrior Completed
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- GEN John Shalikashvili, Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff, announced Dec. 22 that Operation Vigilant
Warrior "has been brought to an immensely successful conclusion."
In a message to the operation's commanders and supporters,
General Shalikashvili wrote: "The rapid projection of U.S. and
allied air, ground and naval combat power, commencing on Oct. 8,
1994, to counter a potentially dangerous Iraqi build-up of forces
along the Kuwaiti border, was directly responsible for deterring
further Iraqi aggression and ensuring the continued security of
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. During the period Oct. 8 to 24, 1994,
U.S. forces deployed 195 combat/support aircraft, a carrier battle
group, an amphibious ready group, 17 Marine and Army pre-position
ships with combat equipment, and two Army heavy brigades into the
theater of operation. The successful execution of this complex
deployment and subsequent operations attests to the high state of
readiness in all participating and supporting organizations and
validates the effectiveness of their training programs. The
lessons learned and experience gained will prove invaluable as we
continue to prepare to meet other such critical challenges in the
future.
"Please pass on a hearty well done to all those who were
involved. I appreciate your dedicated efforts and strong
leadership to make this operation a success."
(This story appeared on Navy Wire Service as NWSA087)
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NNS875. Norfolk Sailors Receive Swift Discipline for Hazing
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Eighteen enlisted crew members appeared
at nonjudicial proceedings this week for their involvement in
unrelated hazing incidents earlier this month aboard the Norfolk-
based oilers USS Merrimack (AO 179) and USS Monongahela (AO 178).
Six Sailors aboard Merrimack received nonjudicial punishment
for assault, which resulted in one of two victims requiring four
days hospitalization for deep leg bruises. The other victim
required one day's bed rest. The six crew members each received 45
days restriction, 45 days extra duty, forfeiture of one-half
month's pay for two months and were reduced in rate or had a
pending promotion withheld. In all, 10 members, E-1 to E-5,
appeared at Captain's Mast aboard Merrimack. Four of the 10,
although not participants in the incident, received "Administrative
Warnings" because they had knowledge of the incident but did not
report it to their supervisors as required by regulations.
Disciplinary action against one Sailor, presently an unauthorized
absentee, is pending.
Aboard USS Monongahela eight junior Sailors, from E-1 to E-4,
received 45 days restriction, extra duty, forfeiture of one-half
month's pay for two months and suspended reductions in rate for
their participation in an assault-related hazing incident involving
another junior enlisted man. The victim in that incident did not
require medical treatment.
An investigation is ongoing aboard both ships to determine if
other crew members may have been involved. The three hazing
victims and assailants on both ships are males.
(This story appeared on Navy Wire Service as NWSA079)
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NNS876. Navy Lodge to Upgrade and Add Rooms
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy Lodge program is meeting the
needs of its customers by providing more rooms where needed, as
construction continues despite Navy-wide downsizing.
Nearly 10 percent of all rooms in the Navy Lodge system are
currently under renovation, including 160 rooms in Pensacola, Fla.;
Bethesda, Md.; and Atsugi, Japan.
Renovations planned for 1995 include a total of 520 guest
rooms being upgraded, ranging from 15 rooms in Gulfport, Miss.,to
200 in Norfolk. Construction projects planned for next year
include 50 new rooms in Mayport, Fla.; 100 rooms in North Island,
Calif.; 100 rooms in Great Lakes, Ill.; 48 rooms in Roosevelt
Roads, Puerto Rico; and 50 rooms in Everett, Wash.
These projects altogether will provide a total of 2,709 guest
rooms.
(This story appeared on Navy Wire Service as NWSA042)
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NNS877. This Week in the Navy: Dec. 29, 1812 -- USS Constitution,
under the command of William Bainbridge, left HMS Java a shambles
in a hard two-and-a-half hour fight off Brazil. With this third
loss in three frigate-to-frigate actions in five months, the Royal
Navy received orders not to take on the American 44s like the
Constitution and United States with less than squadron strength.
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Short Splices
NNS878. Navy Ombudsman Program Turns 25 Years Old
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- In 1970, ADM Elmo Zumwalt, then Chief of
Naval Operations, issued Z-gram 24, establishing the Navy Ombudsman
Program to improve communication between commands and the families
of Sailors who served in them. The kick-off celebration for the
program's 25th anniversary will begin Sept. 14, 1995.
Activities celebrating the silver anniversary of the Ombudsman
Program are in the planning stages now. To contribute to the
celebration, send stories, old photos or other types of information
to Kerrie Godding, Bureau of Naval Personnel, Code 662D, 2 Navy
Annex Washington, D.C. 20370-6620.
(This story appeared on Navy Wire Service as NWSA074)
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NNS879. DeCA Receives Approval to Close Four Non-BRAC Commissaries
FORT LEE, Va. (NNS) -- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
officials recently announced the closing of four commissaries as a
fund-saving efficiency to operate within the agency's budget for
FY95. Based on FY94 costs, an estimated $2 million will be saved
by closing the four stores.
The stores and their projected closure dates are:
-- Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, Va., Jan. 1, 1995.
-- Pope Air Force Base, N.C., Feb. 28, 1995.
-- Fort McNair, Washington, D.C., April 1, 1995.
-- Fort Story, Va., April 1, 1995.
(This story appeared on Navy Wire Service as NWSA082)
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NNS880. Navy-Marine Corps News
The Dec. 30 edition of Navy-Marine Corps News -- a videotaped
newscast generated for broadcast to Navy-Marine Corps fleet and
shore units -- includes the following stories:
-- President recognizes Sailors and Marines for Haiti Ops
-- MV-22 Osprey takes the Marine Corps into the 21st Century
-- Navy/Marine Corps project U.S. presence in 1994
-- Marine Corps Commandant reviews '94 and looks forward to '95
-- LT Susan Still looks to the stars as a future NASA astronaut
-- CNO spreads holiday cheer in Charleston and Cuba
-- Navy Memorial brings history to the present, honors the past
-- Military Citizen of the Year runs full speed ahead
-- Navy's strongest Sailor pushes iron to go for the gold
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