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Operating as usual
On March 18, 2021, CDR Scott Rose relieved CDR Juston Kuch as our commanding officer. Normally, a change of command would follow Navy tradition, with a ceremony commensurate to the level of customs and courtesies required. In accordance with CDC guidelines about group gatherings, a smaller ceremony was held in the hangar bay.
Fair winds and following seas to CDR Kuch as he moves on to his next tour and congratulations CDR Rose!
Congratulations to YNC Sammell Humphries on earning his Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist qualification, and AE2 Spence Shulkin on receiving an end-of-tour Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal!
Congratulations to the following Blasters who were promoted during the 2021 Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) Season One!
PR1 David Gonser
AM1 Jamie Trevett
HM2 Cory Troche
AM2 Anissa Tso
LS3 Trey Lindsay
AM3 Noah Marcum
Congratulations to Chief Petty Officer Kunka, who was pinned Friday!
Congratulations to PRCS Robert D. Johnson on his promotion to senior chief petty officer last week!
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Higher education has numerous benefits, and it paid off big time for YN2(AW/SW) Diondria Reed. Her education points from her degree were just enough to push her over the quota for YN2 this cycle, and as a result was frocked this morning by the commanding officer. Congratulations YN2!
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US Surgeon General’s quick face covering video...
While the White House 30 Day Stay At Home guidance remains our most powerful weapon against COVID-19, CDC’s recommendation to wear a cloth face covering may help protect the most vulnerable. Watch U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams make a face covering in a few easy steps.
Good afternoon Blasters.
This just released a few hours ago on Navy HR. More guidance to come.
MEMORANDUM FOR CHIEF MANAGEMENT OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
SUBJECT: Department of Defense Guidance on the Use of Cloth Face Coverings
The Department of Defense (DoD) is committed to taking every precaution to ensure the health and wellbeing of our Service members, DoD civilian employees, families, and the Nation in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
DoD supports, and will continue to implement, all measures necessary to mitigate risks to the spread of the disease,
consistent with the Department's priorities to protect our people, safeguard our national security capabilities, and support the government's whole-of-nation response.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. Military personnel, DoD civilian employees, their family members, and DoD contractors are strongly encouraged to follow CDC guidelines on the use of cloth face coverings in public settings or where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
Effective immediately, to the extent practical, all individuals on DoD property, installations, and facilities will wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of social distance in public areas or work centers (this does not include in a Service member's or Service family member's personal residence on a military installation). This includes all:
• Military Personnel
• DoD Civilian Employees
• Family Members
• DoD Contractors
• All other individuals on DoD property, installations, and facilities
Exceptions to this requirement may be approved by local commanders or supervisors, and then submitted up the chain of command for situational awareness. Security checkpoints
may require the lowering of face covers to verify identification.
The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness will issue updated force health protection guidance on DoD implementation. The Military Departments will issue
guidance on wear for Service members. As an interim measure, all individuals are encouraged to fashion face coverings from household items or common materials, such as clean T-shirts or other clean cloths that can cover the nose and mouth area. Medical personal protective equipment such as N95 respirators or surgical masks will not be issued for this purpose as these will be reserved for the appropriate personnel.
The Department will continue to implement force protective measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 to our total force and their families, and the American people. The latest
DoD policies can be found at https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus.
Congratulations to LS3 Alvarez, who was selected as Wolverine of the Day while onboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) 19 March 2020!
Command Quarters March 4, 2020
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday
New enlisted education opportunities inbound for our U.S. Navy #Sailors and U.S. Marine Corps #marines. They are our asymmetric advantage in any fight. Investing in their future = a stronger future for our Navy. w/ Office of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy & Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black
#IntegratedAmericanNavalPower
https://navylive.dodlive.mil/2020/03/10/a-new-era-of-enlisted-education/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=100001174269448&utm_campaign=Train&fbclid=IwAR0VVCm-FOUsvzsL2qLOhYf2MifwvTwAO3G89NppZyydHz2sCsoDkwSM1E0
Command Quarters February 12, 2020
Congratulations to AO1 Somkhoun on his reenlistment this afternoon and decision to stay Navy!
Command Holiday Party December 12, 2019
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Looking forward to seeing some Blaster names on next weeks list!
Command Quarters November 13, 2019
SCPOA and CSADD Trunk or Treat
Have Gun…Will Travel!
2018 Aviation Safety Award Presentation September 26, 2019
Command Quarters August 28, 2019
Command Quarters September 4, 2019
Tips on preparing your home
The latest Tweets from VDEM (@VDEM). The Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management coordinates Virginia's emergency prep/response/recovery (Account not monitored 24/7 - Call 911 to report emergencies). Richmond, VA
US Navy Ships in Virginia Head Out to Sea to Avoid Dorian
The U.S. Navy has ordered ships based on Virginia's coast to head out to sea to avoid Hurricane Dorian.
The following NMCRS offices in the path of the storm have been closed IAW local command direction and will remain closed until authorized to reopen:
NMCRS Mayport
NMCRS Kings Bay
NMCRS Parris Island
NMCRS Beaufort
NMCRS Charleston
NMCRS New River
NMCRS Camp Lejeune
NMCRS Cherry Point
The following NMCRS office will open at 1200 on 5 Sep 19:
NMCRS Jacksonville
The following offices are currently providing assistance to all Active Duty and retired Sailors and Marines, eligible family members, and eligible widows/widowers.
NMCRS Norfolk - Hours of operation Mon – Fri 0800-1600
Naval Base Fleet and Family Support Center
7928 14th St, Bldg SDA-344
Ste 238
Norfolk, VA 23505-1299
(757) 322-3134
(757) 322-1171
NMCRS Portsmouth - Hours of operation Mon – Fri 0800-1600
620 John Paul Jones Circle
Naval Medical Center Bldg 3, Room 4.1-127
Portsmouth, VA 23708-5100
(757)-953-5956
NMCRS Oceana - Hours of operation Mon – Fri 0800-1600
Naval Air Station
1896 Laser Rd, Ste 130
Virginia Beach, VA 23460-2272
(757) 433-3383
(757) 433-3384
NMCRS Little Creek - Hours of operation Mon –Fri 0800-1600
JEBLC-FS
1481 D St, Ste 103
Virginia Beach, VA 23459-8403
(757) 462-1596
After Hours, contact the American Red Cross at 1-877-272-7337.
In addition to the Red Cross, service relief organizations, Army Emergency Relief (AER), Air Force Aid Society (AFRS) and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) are authorized to expend NMCRS financial resources to provide support to eligible NMCRS clients.
733 Operations Dr Ste 100
Virginia Beach, VA
23460
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Naval Air Station Oceana and Dam Neck Annex C
803 D Ave, Bldg 330Junior Enlisted Association Oceana
1750 Tomcat BLVD
SFC Cleveland, VA National Guard Career Couns
2710 Virginia Beach Blvd
US Army Recruiting Station Oceana, VA
1952 Laskin Rd
3rd Battalion Army Reserve Careers Division
999 Lingayan Gulf Rd
City of Virginia Beach Human Resources Depart
2424 Courthouse Drive, Building 18
Junior Enlisted Association Oceana
1750 Tomcat BLVD
NAVY RECRUITING STATION OCEANA
1896 Laser Rd
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
2154 Landstown Rd
Virginia Beach Police Department-Law Enforcem
411 Integrity Way