Fleet Forces Launches Breathalyzer Beta Test

NORFOLK (NNS) -- U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) launched a beta test here May 23, to obtain Fleet feedback that will help determine the most effective approach for implementation of a Navy-wide alcohol breathalyzer program.
 The graphic logo to illustrate the 21st Century and Marine initiative.
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Ships Sail into New York City for Fleet Week Celebration

NEW YORK (NNS) -- Six U.S. Navy ships, three U.S. Coast Guard cutters and 12 coalition ships from around the world sailed into New York harbor to commence Fleet Week New York 2012, May 23.
The U.S. Navy Band Northeast performs during a Fleet Week New York 2012 event hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem at the Frederick Douglas Academy.
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ONR to Showcase Futuristic Technologies at Fleet Week New York

ARLINGTON, Va. (NNS) -- The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is taking some of its hottest technologies and hands-on science activities to the city that never sleeps during Fleet Week New York May 23-30, a free event open to the public.
 Service members surround a sand sculpture created for a special taping of the
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Navy Surgeon General Visits Pacific Partnership 2012 Crew

GUAM (NNS) -- The Navy's surgeon general and chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery visited the Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12) crew aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) May 22.
The U.S. Navy Surgeon General and Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery shakes hands with Sailors on the mess decks.
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SECNAV Holds Ship-naming Ceremony at USS Constitution

CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (NNS) -- Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus held a ship-naming ceremony at USS Constitution in Charlestown, Mass., May 22.
An artist rendering of the next Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116).
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USS Carl Vinson Strike Group Returns to San Diego May 23

At Sea (NNS) -- Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), and guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) are scheduled to return to their homeport of San Diego, May 23.
 A helicopter flies by during an air power demonstration for embarked tiger cruise participants.
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Navy Welcomes USS San Diego to the Fleet

SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The U.S. Navy commissioned the latest San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during a ceremony in San Diego, May 19.
 Sailors run aboard the newest San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) to man the ship and bring her to life during its commissioning ceremony.
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Navy Announces New Uniform Components, Regulations

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- NAVADMIN 164/12, released May 18, announced the chief of naval operations' (CNO) approval of a number of changes to uniforms and uniform wear policy.
Deck department Sailors stand in formation for a seasonal dress uniform inspection aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).
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New Policy Allows Reserve Leave Carry-Over

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Navy implementation of DoD policy allowing Reservists to carry over leave earned during an active duty period to a later active duty period was announced in NAVADMIN 163/12, May 18.
Navy Reserve Force Master Chief Chris Wheeler speaks with Reserve Component Sailors at Naval Support Activity Bahrain.
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2011 Sailors of the Year Advanced to Chief Petty Officer

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy's 2011 Sailors of the Year (SOY) were meritoriously advanced to chief petty officer during a ceremony held at the Navy Memorial, May 17.
 Chief Ship's Serviceman Angela A. Zamora, assigned to USS Wasp (LHD 1), gets her anchors pinned on by her family and a mentor after a meritorious promotion to the rank of chief petty officer.
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COMSUBGRU 2 Visits Mississippi, Praises State for Support of Submarine and Crew

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (NNS) -- Commander, Submarine Group 2 visited the Mississippi Gulf Coast May 16-18 in preparation of the commissioning of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782), the ninth Virginia-class submarine.
Sailors aboard the Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Mississippi (SSN 782) take on lines.
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USS George H.W. Bush Receives Fleet's Top Honors

NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) received the fleet's highest recognition for superior operational performance and excellence in safety during an awards ceremony in the ship's hangar bay, May 16.
 The commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command addresses Sailors during an awards ceremony in the hangar bay aboard USS George H.W. Bush.
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