The Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO) is currently calling for Sailors to provide football season "shout-out" greetings to friends and family that are pre-recorded by telephone and considered for airing on local radio stations in Sailors' hometowns.

Those desiring to participate can do so simply by calling NAVCO's toll-free number, 1-855-OUR-NAVY (1-855-687-6289), from any phone prior to August 18 at 8:00 am EST. 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 the 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, I'M NAVY PETTY OFFICER JOHN SMITH FROM MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE AND CURRENTLY SERVING ABOARD THE FLAG SHIP, USS BLUE RIDGE.

WE ARE FORWARD DEPLOYED IN THE 7th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY AND READY TO DEFEND AMERICA AT ALL TIMES.

I WANT TO WISH THE TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS GOOD LUCK THIS SEASON. GO BIG ORANGE!

*** Sailors should tailor it to their command, AOR, home town and family they are recognizing ***

Please make sure to speak AUDIBLY and CLEARLY. If we cannot understand the name, hometown or command the shout-out will be unusable.

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 www.outreach.navy.mil/

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