The Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO) is currently calling for Sailors to provide 4th-of-July "shout-outs" - holiday greetings to friends and family that are pre-recorded by telephone and considered for airing on local radio stations in Sailors' home towns.

Those desiring to participate can do so simply by calling NAVCO's toll-free number, 1-855-OUR-NAVY (855-687-6289), from any phone prior to 8:00 am EST on June 28. Sailors will hear voice directions, followed by a pause and a beep, after which they can record their holiday message, which should follow the sample provided below. The audio recording of the message will be sent automatically to NAVCO's email as soon as a Sailor completes his or her message and hangs up the phone.

NAVCO will screen the greetings received for useable files and then share selected recordings with radio media outlets in Sailors' hometowns. If the shout-out is picked up by a radio station, NAVCO will send details to the public affairs officer at the Sailor's command.

Sailors must speak audibly, clearly, and enthusiastically when recording their shout-outs. NAVCO must be able to understand a Sailor's name, hometown, and command in order to use the shout-out.

A Sailor providing a shout-out recording should use the following script template, modified to reflect his or her name and rank, hometown, command and geographic area of operations. If desired the script may also be modified to address particular friends or family members.

Script template:

HI, IM NAVY PETTY OFFICER JOHN DOE FROM MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE, CURRENTLY SERVING ABOARD THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS RONALD REAGAN.

WE ARE OPERATING IN THE 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY AND ARE READY TO DEFEND AMERICA AT ALL TIMES.

I WANT TO WISH MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY A HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! HERE'S TO OUR 241st YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE! GO NAVY!

Other shout out opportunities are provided for holidays and special occasions throughout the year. Commands who wish to be added to future shout out opportunities should e-mail navyoutreach.navy.mil.

For more information, visit navyoutreach.navy.mil

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