Navy Supply Corps Newsletter articles from March 1 2003

Navy Supply Corps Newsletter archives from March 1 2003

A message from the Chief of Supply Corps.
March 1, 2003... A year ago, following the first Senior Leadership Forum in March, we formed a group of Supply Corps captains to serve as a Senior Leadership Advisory Council. One of this group's assignments was to develop a vision and guiding principles for...

Senior Leadership Advisory Council and the genesis of the Supply Corps vision and guiding principles.
March 1, 2003... By now, a majority of our Supply Corps officers should be aware of our community's recently published vision and guiding principles, but many may not know the background of this document. Clearly, it was not created in a vacuum, and, despite...

A chance to provide your feedback.
March 1, 2003... We hope that by now you've noticed some of the changes we've made to The Navy Supply Corps Newsletter in response to the readership survey we conducted about a year ago. As a follow up on how we are doing, we'd like to hear from as many readers...

Environmental logistics ... NAVSUP plays a dominant role.
March 1, 2003... Over the past several decades the U.S. Navy has stepped up efforts to protect our environment both afloat and ashore. NAVSUP has and is playing a significant role in that effort. It has not been easy, but we have turned the corner on education...

U.S. Navy goes purple in hazardous materials management--DoD installations have common operations and goals.
March 1, 2003... The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) has instituted an online hazardous materials ordering operation to help all services comply with the "Greening the Government" executive order. "Greening the Government through Leadership in...

Hazardous materials aboard ships ... minimizing the risks through effective program execution.
March 1, 2003... Introduction The hazardous materials (HAZMAT) used for cleaning and maintenance purposes aboard U.S. Navy ships present a range of potential problems to safety and environmental managers. Because of this fact, a number of activities and...

Regional hazardous inventory control system (RHICS) ... the navy's newest hazadous material (HM) management system.
March 1, 2003... RHICS is a state-of-the-art, web-enabled application designed to provide inventory management and limited environmental reporting. It is designed to be multifaceted and handle numerous inventory scenarios. RHICS currently interfaces with...

Navy "Smart ERP" pilot goes live, reaches milestone.
March 1, 2003... On Jan, 3, 2003, the Supply Maintenance Aviation Reengineering Team (SMART) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program became a reality. The single software and process solution for E-2C Hawkeye aircraft and LM-2500 marine gas turbine engines...

An interview with LTG Charles S. Mahan Jr., USA mutual support through joint logistics.(Interview)
March 1, 2003... U.S. Army LTG Charles S. Mahan Jr., Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, G4, was interviewed at the Association of the United States Army Annual Convention on Oct. 15 in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the interview was to discuss Joint and...

Earned value management ... a predictive analysis tool.
March 1, 2003... How do you know if the project you are currently working on is on track? How do you know if the program is on budget? These are two questions that earned value analysts ask themselves everyday. Knowing whether your project is currently on or...

Naval Air Station Keflavik wins First Zumwalt Award.
March 1, 2003... KEFLAVIK, ICELAND--"Being one of the best bachelor housing facilities in the Navy means meeting or exceeding the highest industry standards," states the Navy Bachelor Housing web site. Naval Air Station (NAS) Keflavik has proven they are now...

Business concepts for the navy's new business leader.
March 1, 2003... The Beginning You've just received your commission and you're preparing to enter the military work force. You're ready to start your military journey with the tools you've acquired to date. What should you know before you take over your...

USS Constellation receives a heavy load.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: USS Constellation (CV 64) is shown receiving a heavy lift (6000 lb. F110 engine) from USNS Ericsson. The conventional replenishment took place as Connie was en route to Arabian Gulf. She set sail Nov. 2,...

World War II history of NSD Clearfield, Utah.
March 1, 2003... On April 10, 2003, a significant chapter of Utah Navy Supply Corps history will be celebrated. Naval Supply Depot Clearfield was commissioned on April 10, 1943. When commissioned it was the second largest Naval Supply Depot in the world,...

NSCS inducts latest Distinguished Alumni. (From the Schoolhouse).
March 1, 2003... The Navy Supply Corp Foundation recently honored its newest Navy Supply Corps School Distinguished Alumni during separate ceremonies held in Athens, Ga, Sanford Robertson, a partner with Francisco Partners, and Kevin Twomey, President, Chief...

RADM Bird graduates 4th Battalion, witnesses new milestone in the Supply Corps. (From the Schoolhouse).
March 1, 2003... RADM Linda J. Bird graduated the 64 officers of the 4th Battalion Basic Qualification Course (BQC) on Dec. 20, 2002. The battalion's graduation included a significant milestone as ENS Angela Watson graduated with orders to the Navy's newest...

Op & you.(Supply Corps Internship Programs)
March 1, 2003... Supply Corps Internship Programs The Supply Corps Internship Programs are an excellent opportunity for junior officers to explore major Supply Corps policy arenas while gaining on-the-job training in a functional subspecialty. There are six...

News from the command master chief.
March 1, 2003... Congratulations to our new first, second and third class petty officers. Our Supply Ratings saw 432 personnel advanced to first class, 865 personnel advanced to second class and 1,171 personnel received their third class crow. This is an...

Medals and awards.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Meritorious Service Medal LCDR Erich W. Borgstede, SC, USN, Officer in Charge, Naval Aviation Logistics Center, Ammunition Pacific, San Diego, Calif., March 2000 to August 2002. Joint Service Commendation Medal CDR Glenn C....

Warfare qualifications.(Directory)
March 1, 2003... Naval Aviation Supply Officer LT Victor Cintron USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) LTJG Brian A. Keller, SC, USN USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) LTJG Joe Obi USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) LT Christopher M. Wise, SC, USN USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)...

Retirements.
March 1, 2003... RADM Michael E. Finley RADM Michael E. Finley, SC, USN, completed 30 years of active service and retired on Feb. 1, 2003, after serving at Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia, Pa. Prior to that, he served as the director,...

Obituaries.(Brief Article)(Obituary)
March 1, 2003... CAPT Joseph James Guidrey, SC, USN (Ret.), of Silver Spring, Md., died June 1, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Hilda T. Guidrey, daughter, JoAnn G. Aulick, son Robert M., seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters, Frances Hayes,...

FISC San Diego wins Best Company Award. (Around NAVSUP).
March 1, 2003... SAN DIEGO, Dec. 11--The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center San Diego, San Diego, a field activity of the Naval Supply Systems Command, headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pa., was named one of the "best companies to work for in San Diego" in 2002...

FISC Pearl Harbor reaches out to small business. (Around NAVSUP).(Fleet and Industrial Supply Center)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... PEARL HARBOR -- The Fleet and. Industrial Supply Center Pearl Harbor Contracting Department recently conducted several "outreach" programs to support one of this nation's greatest assets--small business. Attracting small businesses to...

Department of the Navy wins CIO Council Award. (News You Can Use).
March 1, 2003... WASHINGTON (Navy News Service) -- The Department of the Navy (DON) was presented a Chief Information Officer (CIO) Council Award from the Federal CIO Council Nov. 20 in recognition of the successful e-business pilot, project, Medical...

NEXCOM launches worldwide Shoplifter Education Program. (News You Can Use).(Navy Exchange Service Command)
March 1, 2003... NORFOLK, Va. -- The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) will offer the Youth Educational Shoplifting (Y.E.S.) Program to all juveniles apprehended for Shoplifting in Navy Exchanges. This program provides an alternative to the court system...

Corrections.
March 1, 2003... On Page 44 of the January/February issue of the Newsletter, the photo of Michael W. Handley, Executive Director, Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Yokosuka was incorrectly captioned as "Ed" Handley instead of "Mike" Handley. The photos of...

USS Vicksburg ten years of supply excellence!
March 1, 2003... Led by LCDR Troy Terronez of Perry, Okla., USS Vicksburg (CG 69) qualified to earn its tenth consecutive "Blue E" Supply Excellence Award after successfully completing a Supply Management Inspection (SMI) in November 2002! Vicksburg has earned...