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Navy Launches Updated Eval and Fitness Report Software

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Navy is set to deploy a new version of the performance evaluation software used throughout the fleet, officials said Feb. 6.
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Sailors More Responsible; Less ARIs and DUIs in 2011

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With Navy-wide decreases in alcohol-related incidents (ARIs) and driving under the influence (DUI) reports in 2011 over past years, Sailors are reminded to stay responsible in 2012, officials said Feb. 6.
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CNO Visits Sea of Green and Blue

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Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert visited USS Wasp (LHD 1) to witness, first hand, the on-going Bold Alligator 2012 (BA12) amphibious exercise and to speak with Sailors and Marines, Feb. 4.
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Bold Alligator Exercise Takes Fight to the Shore

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Four months to the day before the 68th anniversary of the landing at Normandy, the Navy and Marine Corps team conducted another historic amphibious operation.
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Whidbey Island, 22nd MEU Returns From Record-Breaking Deployment

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Sailors and Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) returned to the United States following a 10 1/2-month deployment when it pulled into Morehead City, N.C., Feb. 4.
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Assault Craft Unit 4 Plays Key Role in Bold Alligator 2012

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Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 is in full swing and Sailors from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 are playing a vital role in getting Marines and their equipment where they need to be.
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DOD Begins Prorating Imminent Danger Pay

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Service members now will receive imminent danger pay only for days they actually spend in hazardous areas, Pentagon officials said here today.
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Navy Announces CSADD Chapters of the Year

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The Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) Sea and Shore chapters of the year were announced by the Chief of Naval Personnel Jan. 27, in NAVADMIN 038/12.
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WRNMMC Uses New, Brain-Controlled Prosthetic Arm

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A new prosthetic arm, operated by an individual's thoughts, was used by wounded warriors at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) for the first time Jan. 24.
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Wounded Warriors Take to the Ice

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Wounded warriors from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) took to the ice at Rockville Ice Arena Jan. 27, to play a competitive game of adaptive sled hockey for the first time as part of their rehabilitation.
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Transition Benefits: NPC Officials to Discuss Post-ERB Matters at Florida Bases

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Representatives from Navy Personnel Command's fleet engagement team will meet with Sailors, families and leadership in Florida to discuss post-Enlisted Retention Board (ERB) matters and transition benefits, officials said Feb. 2.
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USFF Requests Volunteers for Afloat Forward Staging Base

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U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) began requesting volunteers from USFF activities to man the soon-to-be redesignated USS Ponce (LPD 15) for operations in the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR), Feb. 2.
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Navy Tax Centers Open for Tax Preparation

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 16:00
More than 100 Navy Tax Assistance Centers around the world are now open for business, ready to assist Sailors and their family members with their taxes.
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Navy Surgeon General Highlights Warfighter Support Role During Military Health System Conference

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 16:00
The top medical officer for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps highlighted the key role his medical forces play in support of the operating forces to a capacity crowd at the 2012 Military Health System Conference held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center Feb. 1
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Navy Releases FY-12 Continuation Board Results to Commanders

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 16:00
Results from the Fiscal Year 2012 performance-based board for continuation of senior enlisted (FY-12 SECB) were posted in Bupers Online (BOL) for command access Jan. 31.
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Voluntary Sea Duty Program Provides Sailors New Opportunities

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 16:00
According to NAVADMIN 043/12, released Jan. 31, the Navy is asking Sailors to volunteer for sea duty under a new initiative called the Voluntary Sea Duty Program (VSDP).
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Navy Safe Harbor Member Shares PTSD Journey

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 15:00
A Navy officer diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) shared his personal experiences with PTSD during an interview Jan. 30.
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Transition Benefits: NAS Kingsville Sailors Take Advantage of Available Help

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 13:00
Four Naval Air Station Kingsville Sailors not selected for retention by the Enlisted Retention Board (ERB) are now looking at their options, and what the Navy can do to help with that process.
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Kearsarge Departs for Bold Alligator 2012

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 13:00
The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) departed Naval Station Norfolk Jan. 30 to participate in Exercise Bold Alligator 2012.
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Wasp Sets Stage For Bold Alligator 2012

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 13:00
Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) set sail Jan. 30 to initiate the live phase of exercise Bold Alligator 2012.
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