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NNS130827-20. Vice Chief of Naval Operations Visits NAF Atsugi Sailors-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76196

NNS130827-14. LCS 4 Completes Acceptance Trials-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76205

NNS130827-01. USS Denver Arrives in Dili, Timor-Leste-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76195

NNS130827-02. Submarine Group 7 Hosts Japanese Orphans-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76194

NNS130827-08. US Sailors Continue Goodwill Tradition at Aikwangwon Orphanage-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76200

NNS130827-21. Seabee Pioneer Celebrates 100th Birthday-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76213

NNS130827-09. Naval History and Heritage Logo Contest Ending Soon-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76201

NNS130827-22. Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center Launches StressReduction Tool for Sailors and Marines-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76210

DNU -- F-35B Lightning II Developmental Testing phase II (DT-II) onboard USSWASP (LHD 1). DT-II is a collaborative effort among the Navy, Marine Corps, andcoalition partners to validate operational capabilities of the F-35B for amphibiousplatforms (LHD, LHA).-- http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18795

NNS130827-19. Medical Treatment Facility Commanding Officer Relieved of Dutyaboard Comfort-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76209

NNS130827-18. Lincoln Motorcycle Safety Awareness Training Emphasizes SmartDecisions-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76206

DNU -- Headlines for Tuesday, August 27, 2013: VCNO Visits Government of Japan

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Leadership; San Diego Sailors Assist in Operation Clean Sweep

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NNS130827-05. Amphibious Force Recognized for Charitable Giving -- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76179

NNS130827-24. Current All Hands Update-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=76212

NNS020718-38. This Day in Naval History - Aug. 27-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=2651

Eye on the Fleet - U.S. Navy Photo of The Day-- http://www.navy.mil/list_single.asp?id=160351

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NNS130827-20. Vice Chief of Naval Operations Visits NAF Atsugi Sailors

From Naval Air Facility Atsugi Public Affairs

ATSUGI, Japan (NNS) -- The Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) paid a visit toNaval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, Aug. 27 as part of a tour of several Commander,Naval Region Japan (CNRJ) installations.

During his visit, Adm. Mark Ferguson held an all hands call at the base's Cinema 77to discuss the importance of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces and the challengesfaced by Sailors in Japan, budget concerns and sequestration.

He emphasized the U.S. Navy's commitment to provide the latest technology andsupport to its forces in the Pacific region. After the VCNO's address, Sailors wereafforded the opportunity to ask a few questions.

"This is my first visit to Japan as vice chief of naval operations," said Ferguson. "Asthe VCNO it's important for me to visit our forward operating locations and basesaround the world in order to see how our sailors are performing, our relationshipswith our allies and to listen to the concerns of the commanders and understand theissues that we can take back to Washington [D.C.] to help them."

During the all hands call, Ferguson also discussed the importance of NAF Atsugiregarding the upcoming partial move of Carrier Air Wing Five to Marine Corps AirStation Iwakuni, Japan, stating that the installation will still remain an integral partof the forward deployed naval force.

"It's important that naval forces are where it matters, when it matters, so [NAFAtsugi] being forward not only provides a stabilizing presence, but a ready responseforce," he said. "It may have a different mix of aircraft and have a slightly smallerpresence, but [NAF Atsugi] will still be important to us in the future."

During his visit, Ferguson also took a tour of the base and also viewedUnaccompanied Housing to view facilities available to Sailors assigned to the

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installation.

From NAF Atsugi, Ferguson is scheduled to visit with Sailors at Commander, FleetActivities Yokosuka aboard the forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS GeorgeWashington (CVN 73) and Fleet Activities Sasebo before returning to WashingtonD.C.-USN--USN--USN-

NNS130827-14. LCS 4 Completes Acceptance Trials

From PEO LCS Public Affairs

MOBILE, Ala. (NNS) -- The future USS Coronado (LCS 4) successfully concludedacceptance trials after completing a series of graded in-port and underwaydemonstrations for the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), the Navyannounced Aug. 28.

Acceptance trials are the last significant milestone before delivery of the ship to theNavy, which is planned for later this fall. The ship completed trials Aug. 23.

"Coronado's performance was strong" said Rear Adm. Robert Wray, INSURVpresident. "[This was] the most complete and rigorous trial on the Independencevariant to date. I remain bullish on these seaframes."

During the four-day trial, the Navy conducted comprehensive tests intended todemonstrate the performance of the propulsion plant, ship handling and auxiliarysystems. While underway, the ship successfully performed launch and recoveryoperations with both the 7-meter and 11-meter rigid hull inflatable boats, a four-hour full power run, surface and air self defense detect-to-engage exercises, anddemonstrated the ship's tremendous maneuverability performing tight turns andaccomplishing speeds in excess of 40 knots.

"Coronado encompasses lessons learned from the construction and operation of itspredecessor USS Independence. The value of those changes was evident in thestrong performance of the ship during her trial." said LCS Program Manager Capt.Tom Anderson. "It's a very exciting time in the LCS program."

Following delivery and commissioning, Coronado will be homeported in San Diegowith its sister ships USS Freedom (LCS 1), USS Independence (LCS 2) and USS FortWorth (LCS 3).

Milwaukee (LCS 5), Detroit (LCS 7), Little Rock (LCS 9) and Sioux City (LCS 11) areunder construction at the Marinette Marine Corp. shipyard in Marinette, Wis., andJackson (LCS 6), Montgomery (LCS 8), Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) and Omaha (LCS12), are under construction at the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Ala.

Wichita (LCS 13) and Billings (LCS 15) are under contract with Marinette Marine Corpand in the pre-production phase, while Manchester (LCS 14) and Tulsa (LCS 16)under contract with Austal and in the pre-production phase.

The littoral combat ship class is designed to defeat threats in coastal waters whereincreasingly capable submarines, mines, and swarming small craft operate. To

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deliver capabilities against these threats, the Navy introduced LCS with innovativeconcepts, such as modular mission packages, to quickly respond to an evolvingthreat.

The Navy is committed to a 52-ship LCS class.

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NNS130827-01. USS Denver Arrives in Dili, Timor-Leste

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lindahl

DILI, Timor-Leste (NNS) -- Amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9),with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), arrived in Dili, Timor-Leste, Aug. 27, following scheduled operations in the region.

During the visit to Dili, Denver's medical staff is scheduled to conduct medicaltraining in a collaborated session at National Hospital Guido Valadares (HNGV) onbasic lifesaving, while Sailors and Marines conduct a variety of military exercises withthe Timorese Defense Forces.

A host of community service programs are also scheduled.The medical training will be held in collaboration with staff from the Royal DarwinHospital, in Darwin, Australia, already embarked on Denver, Timor-Leste's Ministryof Health Directorate of Community Health Services, HNGV, the National HospitalReferral and Ambulance Services, St. John of God, and the USAID-funded healthimprovement project.

"I am excited about our port visit to Dili and the positive impact our Sailors andMarines will have with all the programs and events we have set up," said Denver'sCommand Master Chief Edwin Purdy. "Providing assistance to the people of Timor-Leste serves as a testament of our desire to strengthen this relationship well in tothe future."

Denver is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, withthe embarked 31st MEU, is currently conducting routine joint-force operations in theU.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility.

For more news about PHIBRON 11 or USS Denver (LPD 9), visit

www.facebook.com/#!/PHIBRON11, www.cpr11.navy.mil orhttp://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/lpd9/Pages/default.aspx.

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NNS130827-02. Submarine Group 7 Hosts Japanese Orphans

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (EXW) Sebastian McCormack,

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Submarine Group 7 Public Affairs

YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Submarine Group Seven Sailors hosted a communityrelations (COMREL) event Aug. 23 at Fleet Activities, Yokosuka's YokohamaDetachment, locally known as Negishi Housing Area, for children from Seibo AijienOrphanage.

The Sailors took the children on a tour of the fire station, put on a barbeque, playedbasketball and held a pool party.

"For me, living in Negishi for the past three years, the COMREL presented anopportunity to give back to my community," said Cryptologic Technician (Collection)1st Class Stephen Comstock. "We're guests in this country right now. There are a lotof things that Japanese nationals do for us and this is just one of the things we dofor them."

COMRELs like this one give Japanese nationals a chance to learn more about theirguests.

"In Japan, we are trying to push kids to be international people and get familiar withnot only Japanese culture, but also understand other cultures as well," said RiekoKomatsu, a community relations specialist at Negishi. "For these kids, we offer theopportunity to see a different community and American hospitality."

"We don't always have the opportunity to interact with Americans," said a child fromthe orphanage. "We're always looking to come on base; there's a lot of fun stuff todo. I have the chance to practice my English here."

"I think these events help the Japanese community accept the American people,"said Komatsu. "It leads to mutual understanding and communication to deepen ourrelationship."

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NNS130827-08. US Sailors Continue Goodwill Tradition at Aikwangwon Orphanage

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW/EXW/AW) Joshua Bryce Bruns,Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs

KOJE ISLAND, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- Active duty and Reserve Sailors fromCommander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea and Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhaevisited the Aikwangwon orphanage Aug. 26 on Koje island, Republic of Korea, as partof a community service project between U.S. Sailors and orphanage residents.

Meaning 'the garden of love and light', the Aikwangwon orphanage is a home andschool for physically or mentally disabled Koreans of all ages.

The outreach between the U.S. Navy and Aikwangwon orphanage spans 61 years,and originally started through the volunteer work of U.S. Navy doctors and nursesassigned to the U.S. base at Chinhae during the Korean War.

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There were no bridges at the time connecting Koje island to the Korean mainland,and the U.S. Navy was the only entity that could safely access the island-basedorphanage during the war. Since the 1950s, generations of Sailors assigned toCommander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea and Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae havespent time volunteering at the orphanage.

The founder of the Aikwangwon orphanage, Im-soon Kim, expressed herappreciation to the volunteer Sailors during a morning social with orphanageresidents.

"I am so grateful to the U.S. Navy for the relationship we have built over the past61 years," said Kim, who has watched the Aikwangwon orphanage grow from twomud huts in the early 1950s to a sprawling and modern campus today. "Thegenerations of Sailors who have volunteered here at Aikwangwon have enriched thelives of our residents and our staff."

Rear Adm. William McQuilkin, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea, credited Kimfor preserving the relationship between the orphanage and the U.S. Navy over theyears.

"The U.S. Navy has been aiding Ms. Im-soon Kim and the many amazing residentshere since the Korean war and it has become a tradition that our Sailors are proudto continue," said McQuilkin. "Ms Kim has truly dedicated her life to helping others.She is an incredible example for us all."

The U.S. Naval Forces Korea Chief Petty Officer Association also sponsored abarbeque during the event, grilling hamburgers and hotdogs on the grills fororphanage residents. Following the meal, the volunteer Sailors watched asorphanage residents sang songs and performed traditional Korean dances at thegymnasium before joining them for interactive games.

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea/Commander Navy Region Korea is the regionalcommander for the U.S. Navy in the Republic of Korea and provides expertise onnaval matters to area military commanders, including the Commander for the UnitedNations Command, the Republic of Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command, andCommander, U.S. Forces Korea. -USN--USN--USN-

NNS130827-21. Seabee Pioneer Celebrates 100th Birthday

By Don Rochon, Naval Facilities Engineering Command

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy and the state of North Carolina honored one of theoriginal Navy Seabees from World War II, Jerry Smith of Durham, N.C., whocelebrated his 100th birthday at the North Carolina Executive Mansion Aug. 27.

Rear Adm. Doug Morton, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command(NAVFAC) Atlantic, presented Smith with a framed congratulatory letter fromNAVFAC Commander Rear Admiral Kate Gregory, a Seabee coin, and a Seabee flagthat was flown at the Pentagon and Navy Memorial, and then draped over the iconic"helping hand" statute at the Seabee Memorial.

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"It was my honor and distinct pleasure to represent the Seabees and NAVFAC inhonoring Jerry on his 100th birthday," said Morton. "Seabees past and present takepride in our shared history, heritage and legacy. I know that our 'Bees stationedaround the world will be delighted to know that one of their own - one of theoriginal Seabees - has reached this important milestone."

Also honoring Smith at the Governor's mansion was North Carolina Lt. Gov. DanForest, U.S. Senator Richard Burr, Cmdr. Ron Ross, commanding officer of NavyRecruiting District Raleigh, Army Maj. Gen. Greg Lusk, adjutant general of NorthCarolina, and representatives from various veterans' organizations.

Smith is a "plank owner" in the First Naval Construction Battalion, which wascommissioned March 15, 1942. He served in the Navy from January 1942 toSeptember 1945. (A Navy plank owner is an individual who was a member of thecrew when the ship or command was placed in commission.)

World War II Seabees have a storied history. Convinced that war was coming, theNavy realized that fighting in theaters halfway around the world would present newchallenges in logistics and would require a vast infrastructure. Beginning in 1940,the Navy began a program of building bases on far-flung Pacific islands using civiliancontractors.

When the United States officially entered the war, the use of civilian labor had tostop. Under international law, civilians were not permitted to resist enemy militaryattack. If they did, they could be executed as guerrillas.

The need then for a militarized Naval Construction Force to build advance bases in awar zone became self-evident. Rear Admiral Ben Moreell, "Father of the Seabees,"was determined to activate, organize, and man Navy construction units.

On Jan. 5, 1942, he gained authority to recruit men from the construction trades forassignment into a Naval Construction Regiment composed of three NavalConstruction Battalions. This is the actual beginning of the renowned Seabees, whoobtained their designation from the initial letters of Construction Battalion. AdmiralMoreell personally furnished them with their official motto: Construimus, Batuimus -"We Build, We Fight."

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NNS130827-09. Naval History and Heritage Logo Contest Ending Soon

By Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class (AW) Tim Comerford, Naval Historyand Heritage Command Communication Outreach Division

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy's Naval History and Heritage Command's (NHHC)logo contest is coming to an end on Sept. 2 at midnight. The summer campaign hasoffered many artists, naval history enthusiasts and designers the opportunity toshowcase their creativity and sense of style with a historic flair.

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"We are excited to have our panel to review the final product of these designers'hard work, it will be a great insight to understand how people visualize history andhow it relates to today's world," said remarked Joseph Fordham, NHHC integrationlead who is in charge of organizing NHHC's panel of judges and establishing thecriteria for their review.

The logo should take into account the command's diverse and unique missions.NHHC has a long history of preserving, analyzing, and disseminating the history andheritage of the U.S. Navy. The organization traces its roots back to 1800 whenPresident John Adams instructed the first Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Stoddert,to prepare a catalog of professional books for use in the Secretary's office. Over thenext two centuries, the Navy's history was collected through various offices anddepartments. Finally, in the early 1970s, the organization, ultimately entitled theNaval History and Heritage Command, became a single entity responsible for allaspects of Navy historical preservation and dissemination.

The panel is made up of officials from NHHC and will evaluate each logo based onthe set criteria outlined in the logo contest rules. A winner will be selected amongthose submitted, and the winning design will help inspire a new command logo.

The challenge for contestants is distilling the United States Navy's long and storiedpast into an iconic graphic makes as much sense on a 20 foot banner as it does on acommand patch.

"We have gotten some really spectacular concepts and ideas from a variety ofartists, both civilian and military, around the U.S.," Fordham explained.

A few of the submissions have been revealed on the command's blog and can beseen at http://www.navalhistory.org/2013/08/23/nhhc-logo-contest-still-cruising andhttp://www.navalhistory.org/2013/07/26/nhhc-logo-contest-underway.

"I think everyone should take the time to examine the NHHC logo designsubmissions, perhaps they will spark new concept for a submission of their own,"Fordham remarked. "We hope to receive many more unique and interesting logodesigns before the contest submission time ends. The more logos we receive, themore we appreciate how people imagine Navy history and what it means to them."

For a full list of NHHC's logo contest information and rules visitwww.history.navy.mil/logocontest.html, send logo submissions by midnight Sept. 2to [email protected].

For more news from Naval History and Heritage Command, visitwww.navy.mil/local/navhist/.

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NNS130827-22. Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center Launches StressReduction Tool for Sailors and Marines

From Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center, Public Affairs

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (NNS) -- The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center

mailto:[email protected]

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(NMCPHC) announced Aug. 27 the launch of their new web-based tool designed tohelp Sailors and Marines reduce psychological and physical wear and tear throughdeep relaxation and focus.

"Relax Relax", NMCPHC's online resource, offers techniques to help improve mood,performance and promote resilience while providing methods to manage stress.

"We are excited to launch the Relax Relax tool for Sailors, Marines and theirfamilies." said Dr. Mark Long Psychological Health and Emotional Well-BeingCoordinator of NMCPHC Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) department. "Thistool can be used by anyone in any number of situations, from the stressors a personfaces day to day at home or work to the bigger challenges that affect their lives."

The Relax Relax tool includes nine sections with relaxation techniques that areapplied by listening to audio tracks. These tracks come from a variety of universities,organizations, and expert individuals, feature a variety of styles, music and voices toallow the user to select their preference. The main techniques include: * Breathing exercises: learning to breathe slowly and rhythmically, sometimes with acount or image. * Muscle relaxation techniques: learning to systematically tighten and release musclegroups throughout the body. * Imagery: picturing a certain image or task with detail given to the senses to allowmental focus.* Meditation and Mindfulness: mind-body techniques used to create inner calm.* Instrumental music: specifically selected to promote a state of relaxation or well-being.

Military service members are showing an increased interest in complementary andalternative options for assistance with stress relief, anxiety, insomnia, mood, andgeneral health. Along with a medical practitioner's guidance, this tool may providemany benefits when used regularly on a daily or weekly basis.

Visit the NMCPHC HPW Relax Relax website for more information on the tool or tobegin listening today: http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/health-promotion/psychological-emotional-wellbeing/relax-relax/pages/index.html

NMCPHC is part of the Navy Medicine team, a global health care network of 63,000Navy medical personnel around the world who provide high-quality health care tomore than one million eligible beneficiaries. Navy Medicine personnel deploy withSailors and Marines worldwide, providing critical mission support aboard ship, in theair, under the sea and on the battlefield.

The HPW department provides innovative and evidence-based health promotion andwellness programs and services that facilitate readiness and resilience, preventillness and injury, hasten recovery, and promote lifelong healthy behaviors andlifestyles.

Follow the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center on Facebook for the latestnews and updates on health promotion and wellness. For more news from NavyMedicine, visit www.navy.mil/local/mednews/.

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NNS130827-19. Medical Treatment Facility Commanding Officer Relieved of Dutyaboard Comfort

From Military Sealift Command Public Affairs

NORFOLK (NNS) -- Rear Adm. Thomas K. Shannon, commander, Military SealiftCommand, relieved Capt. Kevin J. Knoop, commanding officer, Medical TreatmentFacility, USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), Aug. 27.

Shannon cited a loss of confidence in Knoop's ability to command as the reason forhis relief after an investigation identified command climate issues and a lack ofleadership involvement.

Capt. Rachel Haltner, executive officer of Comfort's Medical Treatment Facility (MTF)temporarily assumed command pending arrival of a permanent replacement.

Knoop, who assumed command of the MTF May 25, 2012, is temporarily reassignedto the staff of Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth.

Comfort is crewed by civil service mariners assigned to U.S. Navy's Military SealiftCommand, which operates approximately 110 non-combatant, civilian-crewed shipsthat replenish U.S. Navy ships, conduct specialized missions, strategically prepositioncombat cargo at sea around the world, and move military cargo and supplies usedby deployed U.S. forces and coalition partners.

For more news from Military Sealift Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/MSC/. -USN--USN--USN-

NNS130827-18. Lincoln Motorcycle Safety Awareness Training Emphasizes SmartDecisions

From USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (NNS) -- Nearly 200 USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors showedtheir commitment to safety in motorcycle safety awareness training Aug. 27 inadvance of Labor Day.

Senior Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln andwho ride motorcycles, are mentoring junior Sailors by providing safety tips for safelyoperating on roadways in the Hampton Roads region.

Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Dustin Truebenbach, assigned to the SafetyDepartment, assisted with the training and discussed the importance of all safetyaspects when riding a motorcycle year-round in Hampton Roads.

"My philosophy is to train for a safer tomorrow," said Truebenbach, who has beenriding motorcycles for five years and is involved with the carrier's motorcycle club."This is the biggest motorcycle club I have seen or been involved with in the U.S.Navy, and honestly it is good to get riding experience in groups and get mentorship

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from riders who have been riding for more than 20 years."

Truebenbach added that members of the motorcycle club meet monthly to ensureUSS Abraham Lincoln Sailors are aware of the Navy rules and regulations for owningand operating a motorcycle.

Cmdr. Jon Taylor, air department officer, USS Abraham Lincoln, coordinated thetraining event and shared valuable safety tips to fellow Sailors.

"Every single Sailor we have is an asset, not only to USS Abraham Lincoln, but toour Navy and nation as a whole," said Taylor. "We must do all we can to help keepthem safe. As a motorcycle rider for the last 24 years, I'm happy to pass on to ouryounger riders some of the things I've learned or observed over the years to helpthat cause."

Cmdr. Vincent Janowiak, chief engineer, USS Abraham Lincoln, discussed theimportance leaders have to provide Sailors the tools to make smarter decisions.

"As Navy leaders, we spend a fair amount of time talking to our Sailors about beingresponsible and making smart decisions," said Janowiak. "Motorcycle safety is noless important than any of these discussion points. It's absolutely key to a healthywork environment that we mentor every Sailor on this idea of being responsible andmaking smart decisions in every aspect, including motorcycle safety."

Following the motorcycle safety awareness training, a portion of the USS AbrahamLincoln motorcycle club participated in a safety group ride from Newport News toSuffolk, Va.

"It is short enough to give all of our new riders an insight into group riding and longenough to impart knowledge to many of them who probably haven't participated in agroup ride," said Truebenbach.

Truebenbach added that combining a classroom lecture with a ride is moreconstructive for learning.

USS Abraham Lincoln is currently undergoing a refueling and complex overhaul(RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries.

USS Abraham Lincoln is the fifth ship of the Nimitz class to undergo a RCOH, amajor life-cycle milestone. Once RCOH is complete, Lincoln will be one of the mostmodern and technologically advanced Nimitz-class aircraft carriers in the fleet andwill continue to be a vital part of the nation's defense.

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NNS130827-05. Amphibious Force Recognized for Charitable Giving

By Lt. j.g. Loren Terry, Expeditionary Strike Group 2 Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- Commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic, honored

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the outstanding efforts of multiple Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2 tenantcommands at a ceremony Aug. 23, held at Norfolk Naval Station.

The event honored command achievements during the 2012 CFC campaign andkicked off the 2013 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).

Comprising more than 35 percent of all awardees from the Atlantic Fleet, 12 of ESG-2's tenant commands received the Goal Buster award.

Awardees include Amphibious Squadron 6, Amphibious Squadron 8, Assault CraftUnit 2, Assault Craft Unit 4, Naval Beach Group 2, Tactical Air Squadron 21, TacticalAir Squadron 22, USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), USS IwoJima (LHD 7), USS Arlington (LPD 24) and USS San Antonio (LPD 17).

The Goal Buster award is earned by commands that exceed their campaigncollection goal for the year. Goal amounts are assigned by CFC organizers and arebased on the size of the command.

In addition, USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) was recognized for having the most innovativecampaign.

"There is no doubt that every donation collected across all commands will make asignificant difference to many worthy charities," said Rear Adm. Ann Phillips,commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2. "I am especially proud of the leadership,initiative, and hard work of the commands that raised the bar to exceed theircampaign goal."

Cmdr. Lloyd Mack, commanding officer, TACRON 21, ensured the values of the"Blackjacks" drove the campaign to a successful outcome.

"One of the key tenants of the TACRON 21 Command Philosophy is 'Care - Care forour fellow sailors and families'," said Mack. "It is something that we emphasize alongwith accountability and excellence. The Combined Federal Campaign provides anavenue for our Sailors to display their Care for the greater community, and I amvery proud of how Blackjack Sailors continue to contribute at every opportunity."

Commands often set contribution goals, always aiming to out-do themselves.

"Our [CFC] coordinators organized and motivated the staff to come together andexceed our 2012 Commit to Care Campaign Goal by more than 400 percent," saidCapt. Wes Brown, commander, Naval Beach Group 2. "We look forward to settingand achieving an even higher goal [in 2013]."

In addition to overseeing and managing the readiness of the amphibious fleet, ESG 2is a joint, rapid and robust deployable staff. Supporting the entire range of militaryoperations, ESG 2 is involved in theatre security cooperation events, major combatoperations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, ranging from the East Coastof the United States to the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf.

For more news from Expeditionary Strike Group 2, visit www.navy.mil/local/esg2/.

NNS130827-24. Current All Hands Update

From Defense Media Activity - Navy

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WASHINGTON (NNS) -- All Hands Update features one one-minute newscast today.

First one-minute newscast -- Headlines for Tuesday, August 27, 2013: VCNO Visits Government of JapanLeadership; San Diego Sailors Assist in Operation Clean Sweephttp://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18794 http://youtu.be/cu4E_zhsqCc

Defense Media Activity - Navy usually produces one two-minute All Hands Update(AHU) newscast each day. AHU can be seen throughout the day and evening on theDirect-to-Sailor (DTS)satellite television service available aboard 160 ships of thefleet and via the Navy Web site at www.navy.mil. Check your local DTS programschedule for air times. AHU can also be seen throughout the world on the AmericanForces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS). -USN--USN--USN-

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NNS020718-38. This Day in Naval History - Aug. 27

From the Navy News Service

1917 - Squadron of minesweepers departs United States for service off France.1944 - USS Stingray (SS 186) lands men and supplies on Luzon, Philippines, tosupport guerilla operations against the Japanese.1945 - Pacific Fleet ships enter Sagami Bay, near Tokyo, Japan.1959 - Off Cape Canaveral, Fla., USS Observation Island (EAG 154) makes firstshipboard launching of a Polaris missile.

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Vice Chief of Naval Operations Visits NAF Atsugi Sailors

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Vice Chief of Naval Operations VisitsNAF Atsugi SailorsStory Number: NNS130827-20 Release Date: 8/27/2013 9:37:00 PM

From Naval Air Facility Atsugi Public Affairs

ATSUGI, Japan (NNS) -- The Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) paid a visit to Naval AirFacility Atsugi, Japan, Aug. 27 as part of a tour of several Commander, Naval Region Japan(CNRJ) installations.

During his visit, Adm. Mark Ferguson held an all hands call at the base's Cinema 77 to discussthe importance of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces and the challenges faced by Sailors inJapan, budget concerns and sequestration.

He emphasized the U.S. Navy's commitment to provide the latest technology and support to itsforces in the Pacific region. After the VCNO's address, Sailors were afforded the opportunity toask a few questions.

"This is my first visit to Japan as vice chief of naval operations," said Ferguson. "As the VCNO it'simportant for me to visit our forward operating locations and bases around the world in order tosee how our sailors are performing, our relationships with our allies and to listen to the concernsof the commanders and understand the issues that we can take back to Washington [D.C.] tohelp them."

During the all hands call, Ferguson also discussed the importance of NAF Atsugi regarding theupcoming partial move of Carrier Air Wing Five to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan,stating that the installation will still remain an integral part of the forward deployed naval force.

"It's important that naval forces are where it matters, when it matters, so [NAF Atsugi] beingforward not only provides a stabilizing presence, but a ready response force," he said. "It mayhave a different mix of aircraft and have a slightly smaller presence, but [NAF Atsugi] will still beimportant to us in the future."

During his visit, Ferguson also took a tour of the base and also viewed Unaccompanied Housingto view facilities available to Sailors assigned to the installation.

From NAF Atsugi, Ferguson is scheduled to visit with Sailors at Commander, Fleet ActivitiesYokosuka aboard the forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) andFleet Activities Sasebo before returning to Washington D.C.

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LCS 4 Completes Acceptance TrialsStory Number: NNS130827-14 Release Date: 8/27/2013 1:05:00 PM

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MOBILE, Ala. (NNS) -- The future USS Coronado (LCS 4) successfully concluded acceptance trialsafter completing a series of graded in-port and underway demonstrations for the Navy's Board ofInspection and Survey (INSURV), the Navy announced Aug. 28.

Acceptance trials are the last significant milestone before delivery of the ship to the Navy, whichis planned for later this fall. The ship completed trials Aug. 23.

"Coronado's performance was strong" said Rear Adm. Robert Wray, INSURV president. "[Thiswas] the most complete and rigorous trial on the Independence variant to date. I remain bullishon these seaframes."

During the four-day trial, the Navy conducted comprehensive tests intended to demonstrate theperformance of the propulsion plant, ship handling and auxiliary systems. While underway, theship successfully performed launch and recovery operations with both the 7-meter and 11-meterrigid hull inflatable boats, a four-hour full power run, surface and air self defense detect-to-engage exercises, and demonstrated the ship's tremendous maneuverability performing tightturns and accomplishing speeds in excess of 40 knots.

"Coronado encompasses lessons learned from the construction and operation of its predecessorUSS Independence. The value of those changes was evident in the strong performance of theship during her trial." said LCS Program Manager Capt. Tom Anderson. "It's a very exciting timein the LCS program."

Following delivery and commissioning, Coronado will be homeported in San Diego with its sisterships USS Freedom (LCS 1), USS Independence (LCS 2) and USS Fort Worth (LCS 3).

Milwaukee (LCS 5), Detroit (LCS 7), Little Rock (LCS 9) and Sioux City (LCS 11) are underconstruction at the Marinette Marine Corp. shipyard in Marinette, Wis., and Jackson (LCS 6),Montgomery (LCS 8), Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) and Omaha (LCS 12), are under construction atthe Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Ala.

Wichita (LCS 13) and Billings (LCS 15) are under contract with Marinette Marine Corp and in thepre-production phase, while Manchester (LCS 14) and Tulsa (LCS 16) under contract with Austaland in the pre-production phase.

The littoral combat ship class is designed to defeat threats in coastal waters where increasinglycapable submarines, mines, and swarming small craft operate. To deliver capabilities againstthese threats, the Navy introduced LCS with innovative concepts, such as modular missionpackages, to quickly respond to an evolving threat.

The Navy is committed to a 52-ship LCS class.

For more news from Naval Sea Systems Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/navsea/.

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USS Denver Arrives in Dili, Timor-LesteStory Number: NNS130827-01 Release Date: 8/27/2013 7:25:00 AM

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lindahl

DILI, Timor-Leste (NNS) -- Amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9), with theembarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), arrived in Dili, Timor-Leste, Aug. 27, followingscheduled operations in the region.

During the visit to Dili, Denver's medical staff is scheduled to conduct medical training in acollaborated session at National Hospital Guido Valadares (HNGV) on basic lifesaving, whileSailors and Marines conduct a variety of military exercises with the Timorese Defense Forces.

A host of community service programs are also scheduled.The medical training will be held in collaboration with staff from the Royal Darwin Hospital, inDarwin, Australia, already embarked on Denver, Timor-Leste's Ministry of Health Directorate ofCommunity Health Services, HNGV, the National Hospital Referral and Ambulance Services, St.John of God, and the USAID-funded health improvement project.

"I am excited about our port visit to Dili and the positive impact our Sailors and Marines will havewith all the programs and events we have set up," said Denver's Command Master Chief EdwinPurdy. "Providing assistance to the people of Timor-Leste serves as a testament of our desire tostrengthen this relationship well in to the future."

Denver is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with theembarked 31st MEU, is currently conducting routine joint-force operations in the U.S. 7th FleetArea of Responsibility.

For more news about PHIBRON 11 or USS Denver (LPD 9), visit

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Submarine Group 7 Hosts JapaneseOrphansStory Number: NNS130827-02 Release Date: 8/27/2013 8:04:00 AM

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (EXW) Sebastian McCormack, Submarine Group 7 Public Affairs

YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Submarine Group Seven Sailors hosted a community relations(COMREL) event Aug. 23 at Fleet Activities, Yokosuka's Yokohama Detachment, locally known asNegishi Housing Area, for children from Seibo Aijien Orphanage.

The Sailors took the children on a tour of the fire station, put on a barbeque, played basketballand held a pool party.

"For me, living in Negishi for the past three years, the COMREL presented an opportunity to giveback to my community," said Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 1st Class Stephen Comstock."We're guests in this country right now. There are a lot of things that Japanese nationals do forus and this is just one of the things we do for them."

COMRELs like this one give Japanese nationals a chance to learn more about their guests.

"In Japan, we are trying to push kids to be international people and get familiar with not onlyJapanese culture, but also understand other cultures as well," said Rieko Komatsu, a communityrelations specialist at Negishi. "For these kids, we offer the opportunity to see a differentcommunity and American hospitality."

"We don't always have the opportunity to interact with Americans," said a child from theorphanage. "We're always looking to come on base; there's a lot of fun stuff to do. I have thechance to practice my English here."

"I think these events help the Japanese community accept the American people," said Komatsu."It leads to mutual understanding and communication to deepen our relationship."

For more news from Commander Submarine Group 7, visit www.navy.mil/local/csg7/.

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