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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
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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
Photos from VFA 34 Blue Blasters's post
Photos from VFA 34 Blue Blasters's post
Photos from VFA 34 Blue Blasters's post
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.
Good afternoon Blue Blaster Family!
Greetings. I am Command Master Chief Hargrove and I want to ensure everyone has the tools, resources, and most up to date information concerning our hurricane response plan & preparation as Hurricane Dorian is expected to approach the Hampton Roads Area. The last update published by the National Weather Forecast Service reports there is increased confidence that eastern Virginia and northeast North Carolina has the potential of seeing significant rainfall, tropical storm force winds (around 50 knots) and very dangerous marine conditions during the timeline of Thursday and Friday this week. For information on specific hazards in this area, please go to https://www.weather.gov/akq/tropical or page NWSWakefieldVA.
Below are tools that may prove helpful as we weather the storm. The first link is the Virginia Department of Emergency Management “Know Your Zone” website, which will help in determining what evacuation zone your family resides in. This site has up to date information regarding the likelihood of evacuation, whether to shelter in place, and what routes to use to avoid major traffic delays. It is also where the attached emergency supplies checklist was found. Lastly, I have enclosed a trifold with information concerning evacuation entitlements and resources for affected families and service members who are displaced.
As additional information becomes available, we intend to keep you abreast of those new details and in return we welcome your feedback. Thank you for your time and attention.
https://www.vaemergency.gov/hurricane-evacuation-zone-lookup/
Very Respectfully,
M.N. Hargrove
Command Master Chief
Strike Fighter Squadron 34
U.S. Navy farewells F/A-18C Hornet aircraft
Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 hosted a sundown ceremony and fly-over for the legacy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va., Feb. 01. Active duty service memb…
Naval Air Station Oceana
Congratulations to the Blue Blasters of VFA-34 on their historic day, the last official flight of the Legacy F/A-18c Hornet.
End of an era: Navy’s legacy Hornets to fly off into the sunset
After a 35-year run in the fleet, the F/A-18 Hornet will make it's final Navy operational flight on Feb. 1.
January’s Squadron of the Month: The VFA-34 Blue Blasters
VFA-34 is an F/A-18C Hornet strike fighter squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Oceana.
Navy to conduct final flight of the “legacy” Hornet
The Hornet, known as the “legacy” Hornet, is a twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather, carrier-capable, multirole combat jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft.
2018 Holiday Party
Command Quarters November 21, 2018
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)
The previous underway period marked the end of a legacy for one of USS Carl Vinson’s strike fighter squadrons. After 36 years of flying F/A-18A/C Hornets, the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 are transitioning to F/A-18E Super Hornets. Here's a brief clip about what this means to the VFA-34 team.
Navy Detailers
There's no question that PCS moves can be challenging, but there's good news! The latest upgrade to MyNavy Portal is taking some stress away – whether it's a move across the country or overseas.
Teamwork the driving force behind the USS Carl Vinson - ESPN Video
Marty Smith steps aboard the USS Carl Vinson to experience a true display of teamwork at sea upon Veteran's Day.
Greetings from USS Carl Vinson. The first couple days of flying have been smooth and the Blaster team is doing great. As we continue to settle in, we're working to get more of our workcenters access to computers. So don't be alarmed if you haven't heard from your loved one. Other than missing home, I can assure you every Blaster is safe and doing fine.
It's probably also a good opportunity to remind everyone that when we are underway at sea the ship can sometimes operate with limited communications and internet connectivity. If there are times you don’t hear from your Sailor for a few days, please hang in there. We will reach you as soon as we are able. Also remember to stay in touch with our Family Readiness Group and Ombudsman team for any official word from us, and please continue to practice good OPSEC. We look forward to returning home soon!
Our command Ombudsman can be reached at [email protected] or on Facebook at VFA-34 Blue Blasters Ombudsman and our FRG also has a page at VFA-34 FRG
Thank you for your time and patience.
Very Respectfully,
W.M. Mathis
Commanding Officer
Strike Fighter Squadron 34
Blaster Families,
I wanted to provide you with the latest information regarding VFA-34’s status and plan in response to Hurricane Florence.
This morning, we made the decision to plus up our early return airlift, prioritizing those Sailors who live in high risk flood prone areas and/or those folks who have dependents that need their immediate assistance in preparation for the storm.
The remainder of the squadron will continue to stay in Fallon until the storm passes and we are able to get an airlift back home. We anticipate that this might occur Monday of next week. For all those back in Virginia Beach, please continue to plan ahead with regards to sheltering in place or, if need be, following a mandatory evacuation order.
I understand how stressful this is on every member of the Blaster family, and we are working diligently to ensure everyone’s safety throughout. Please continue to pass any feedback you have to us and we will work to address it. I will continue to pass updated information as it becomes available. Thank you kindly for your time and patience.
Very Respectfully,
W.M. Mathis
Commanding Officer
Strike Fighter Squadron 34
733 Operations Dr Ste 100
Virginia Beach, VA
23460
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