New NETC Commander Visits CSS, NSCS

NEWPORT, R.I. (NNS) -- The commander of Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) visited the Center for Service Support (CSS) and the Navy Supply Corps School (NSCS) March 5.

This was Rear Adm. Donald Quinn's first visit to Newport-area training country since assuming command at NETC Jan. 30.

"It was very beneficial for my team and I to get a sense of the admiral's perspective and vision for NETC," said Capt. Dana Weiner, CSS commanding officer. "I am confident he will keep us informed and on point with respect to any significant changes on the horizon."

During a brief conducted by CSS's command leadership team, Quinn professed that he is still learning his way around NETC and its vast training domain, but believes the knowledge and experience obtained during his tour as the chief of naval personnel will greatly assist him during this transition period. At CSS, he spoke specifically about the matters of workforce management and budgeting that have greatly affected Sailors throughout the fleet over the past three years.

"Everything we do affects flesh and blood people," he said. "This should remind us of why it is important to always try to do the right thing and to be aware of how the decisions we make affect others."

Before heading to the Supply Corps School, Quinn left the CSS team with three specific focus areas he expects to address during his tenure at NETC - manpower management, information technology issues, and curriculum development and upkeep. He expressed confidence in the NETC team's collective ability to meet all challenges and accomplish the mission.

"We have great people throughout the domain; people who want to do great stuff," he said.

At NSCS, Cmdr. Carl Herron, the school's commanding officer, provided Quinn a tour of the new facility, highlighting the history and heritage of the Navy Supply Corps, shipboard mock-ups and an ongoing Human Performance Requirements Review of the Basic Qualification Course.

"Rear Admiral Quinn's visit to NSCS provided an excellent opportunity for the staff and students to interact with the leader of Naval Education and Training," Herron said. "He spent time with the students and gave them candid answers to questions on what to expect or anticipate as they leave the training command for their first operational tours."

Like Herron, his staff and faculty were grateful for having the chance to meet the new training commander, who also took the time to speak with them about the school's many programs.

"During his visit to NSCS, the admiral reminded the students (about) the impact on morale and quality of life they'll have once they report to their next duty station," said Lt. Cmdr. Antonio Carmichael, NSCS director of Reserve programs. "It was a privilege to meet Rear Adm. Quinn while touring the schoolhouse and be able to convey what our program has to offer to the Reserve community."

Center for Service Support and the Naval Supply Corps School are located at Naval Station Newport, R.I., adjacent the U.S. Naval War College and the Surface Warfare Officers School. CSS and its seven learning sites located throughout the country remain dedicated to providing Sailors in the administration, logistics and media communities with the knowledge and skills needed to support the fleet's warfighting mission.

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