Navy Supply Corps Newsletter articles from January 1 2003

Navy Supply Corps Newsletter archives from January 1 2003

A message from the chief of supply corps.
January 1, 2003... You are undoubtedly aware of the transformation initiatives that have been underway for some time in the Navy. The overall Navy is seeking to reduce costs by $10 billion annually to provide the funds needed to recapitalize our aging fleet....

An interview with rear admiral Mark P. Fitzgerald, USN former Commander, Carrier Group 8.
January 1, 2003... LCDR Epps: Where were you deployed? RADM Fitzgerald: We deployed on 9/19, a week after 9/11, without any orders and headed over to the Mediterranean. We were stationed off of Egypt for an exercise. Then after the first bombs were dropped,...

NAVCENT LRC established and engaged.
January 1, 2003... The Logistics Readiness Cell (LRC) is an integral player in the War on Terrorism. The LRC is a component of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command N4 (NAVCENT), which is responsible for logistic support of every Sailor, every aircraft, and every...

Navy Supply Corps members part of Joint Operational Logistics Environment at USTRANSCOM.
January 1, 2003... The Joint Operational Logistics profession that the Chief of the Navy Supply Corps has determined to be a strategic objective for the Supply Corps community is in practice at U.S. Transportation Command. Navy Supply Corps personnel are part of...

NR MTMC 202 contributes to America's newest challenge.(Naval Reserve Military Traffic Management)
January 1, 2003... Right before the holidays in December last year, two Naval Reserve Supply Officers from the Naval Reserve Military Traffic Management Command 202 were recalled to one year of active duty to augment the staff of the Military Traffic Management...

Reservists ready weapon in DLA arsenal: nearly 100 support OEF directly.
January 1, 2003... As DLA responded to the nation's needs during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Reservists worked alongside their DLA civilian and active duty colleagues, often leaving families and jobs and traveling great distances to do their part. "We...

LSC Pearl Harbor supports multinational exercise.
January 1, 2003... "East is East and West is West and never the twain shall meet," wrote Rudyard Kipling many years ago. Kipling, of course, had never witnessed a RIMPAC exercise, which brings together navies of east and west for six weeks of military maneuvers....

Transforming NAVSUP.
January 1, 2003... The Naval Supply Systems Command is working to meet the challenge Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Vern Clark set forth in the 2002 edition of Navy's Vision... Presence... Power. ADM Clark said, "To remain ready to fight and win, we must...

Reverse or forward ... auctions save dollars.(online auctions)
January 1, 2003... On Sept. 5, 2002, the Naval Inventory Control Point conducted the Navy's first two online forward auctions. These forward auctions were Web-based versions of what one typically thinks of as an auction--items are put up for sale. These...

Antietam Grand Opening.(USS Antietam)
January 1, 2003... USS Antietam (CG 54) recently held a Grand Opening of our newly remodeled Ship Store. Antietam's ship's servicemen worked many long hours assembling the new shelves and counters in order to save over $28,000 in Ship Store profits. The store was...

HSV-X1 Joint Venture refuels at FISC Puget Sound's Fenick Pier.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Puget Sound's Manchester Fuel Department fueled the HSV-X1 Joint Venture during the past summer at Fenick Pier. Joint Venture was in the Puget Sound area delivering armored vehicles, soldiers, and...

Military, host nationals share duties in New Galley: Seabee quality of life gets boost in Spain.
January 1, 2003... CAMP MITCHELL, Rota, Spain -- Chalk up another one for the Navy in its efforts to improve quality of life for its service members. When Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, known as "The Professionals," were preparing...

Fleet Assistance and Shipboard Training--2000 (FAST2000).
January 1, 2003... No matter what the mission, location, or destination of a naval activity--Naval Supply Systems Command is committed to being ready, resourceful, and responsive to its needs worldwide. However, fulfillment of that commitment is not easily put...

USS Cape St. George (CG 71) receives Navy Jack.(Don't Tread On Me flag)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Naval Supply Systems Command's Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk Customer Operations Officer, CDR Brett Sturken, SC, USN, center right, and Logistics Support Representative, Garry Humphries, center left, present a "Don't Tread On Me"...

Navy Supply Chief visits Naval Special Warfare Group 2 Logistics and Support Unit: NSWG 2's link to the Navy Supply Community.(Justin D. McCarthy)
January 1, 2003... Chief of the Supply Corps RADM Justin D. McCarthy visited the recently commissioned Naval Special Warfare Group 2, Logistics and Support Unit, commonly known as LOGSU 2, at Little Creek, Va. LOGSU 2 was formed approximately one year ago...

1,000,000/1 CAC card issued.(Common Access Cards)
January 1, 2003... The Department of Defense has issued the one millionth and the 1,000,001st Common Access Cards (CACs). CACs are the newest, smart card-based identification cards. The ceremony was held at Fort Belvoir, Va., on Aug. 28, 2002. By issuing these...

NRCC Naples celebrates its 30th anniversary.(Naval Regional Contracting Center)
January 1, 2003... Naval Regional Contracting Center Naples (NRCC Naples) celebrated its 30th anniversary Sept. 5 at the command headquarters. RADM Michael L. Holmes, Commander Fleet Air Mediterranean, guest speaker, addressed employees and invited guests. In his...

Naval Reserve Supply Corps' Building a Winning Team workshop offers insights, forum.
January 1, 2003... St. Louis--Nearly 700 Supply Corps Reservists from units across the nation gathered for their annual Naval Reserve Supply Corps workshop here June 22-23. "Our idea for the workshop was that the military can learn a lot from successful...

Salt Lake to host 2003 Supply Corps Workshop: driving the point home--honor, courage, commitment.
January 1, 2003... Come one come all to Salt Lake in April 2003 for the annual gathering of Supply Corps officer and enlisted personnel. The Supply Corps Workshop will be held for the first time ever in Salt Lake City, Utah, from Friday, April 11 to Sunday, April...

The Mall at Pearl Harbor opens to rave reviews.
January 1, 2003... NEXCOM, Virginia Beach, Va.--On Oct. 28 the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) opened the system's newest and largest Navy Exchange in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The new joint venture with the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is over 355,000...

Navy Christens NSCS and Athens, Ga., as site for new learning center in training revolution.(Navy Supply Corps School)
January 1, 2003... One of the latest products of the Navy's Revolution in Training, the new Center for Service Support (CSS) officially stood up operations Oct. 1. The Navy Supply Corps School (NSCS) in Athens, Ga., is the site of the new learning center designed...

Senior supply officer graduates 3rd battalion. (From the Schoolhouse).(Keith W. Lippert)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... VADM Keith W. Lippert, SC, USN, graduated the 63 officers oft he 3rd Battalion Basic Qualification Corn,se (BQC) on Sept. 27th. VADM Lippert is the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency and the senior Supply Corps Officer in the Navy....

Basic qualification course incorporates "sea trials" for graduating officers. (From the Schoolhouse).(Navy Supply Corps School)
January 1, 2003... A new type of training has begun at the Navy Supply Corps School. Recently, a Pensacola, Fla., company was awarded a CNET-funded contract to assist in modernization and training for the Basic Qualification Course (BQC) at the Navy Supply Corps...

52nd BQC-reserve company graduates. (From the Schoolhouse).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... RADM John P. McLaughlin, USNR, Commander, Naval Reserve Forces Command, and RDML Fenton F. Priest III, SC, USNR, Commander DLA Contingency Support Team, were the guest speakers for the graduation ceremony of the 52nd Company of the Basic...

FY `03 Supply Corps Commander Sea Board Selects. (Op & You).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Congratulations to the FY `03 Supply Corps Commander Sea Board Selects. Commanders in Year Groups 1983 through 1989 who applied were considered. Joseph Acevedo, CLFNC Bahrain Dianne A. Archer, FISC Pearl Harbor Jeffrey R. Baquer,...

FY `03 Acquisition Professional Community (APC) Selects. (Op & You).
January 1, 2003... Congratulations to Supply Corps Officers that were selected to APC membership by the September 2002 board. LCDR Thomas S. Armstrong, NASC/AIR 2.0 CTS LCDR Juanito R. Buckley, S PG MONTEREY LCDR Casey C. Burns, DCM GE LYNN LCDR...

Acquisition Professional Community (APC). (Op & You).
January 1, 2003... The APC consists of a select group of highly skilled military acquisition professionals who meet specific Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) education, training and experience requirements. They provide the Navy with a...

From the career counselor's corner. (OP & You).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Correspond with the Career Counselor. LT Dan Davidson (OP31) and Ruth Bennett (OP31A) can be contacted for additional information regarding the topics listed below. The OP Web site http://www.persnet.navy.mil/pers4412/index.htm is also a great...

Billets in the spotlight ... (OP & You).
January 1, 2003... Billet Description: UIC: 39989 BSC: 02030 Billet Title: Procurement/Contracting Officer, Office of Special Projects (OSP) This billet requires the 1306 subspecialty code (Navy Acquisition Contracting Officer). DAWIA Level 2...

Medals and awards.
January 1, 2003... Legion of Merit Medal CAPT Jerrold L. Twigg, SC, USN, Supply Officer, U.S. Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Italy, September 1998 to October 2001. RDML Michael S. Roesner, SC, USN (Gold Star in Lieu of Second Award), Commanding Officer,...

AK/SK merger. (News from the Command Master Chief).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The merger is moving along smoothly. Master chiefs, senior chiefs and chief petty officers have merged and we're on track to merge E6 and junior on Jan. 1, 2003. One of the most important facets of the merger is the merged examination,...

Supply enlisted road show. (News from the Command Master Chief).
January 1, 2003... FY `03 Enlisted Road Show is in full swing. Last year's attendance levels were our best ever (we were able to reach over 9% of our enlisted community). The following is the schedule for this year: November Mid-Atlantic December...

Supply enlisted superstars. (News from the Command Master Chief).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Sailor of the Quarter SK2 (AW/SW) Bobby Miller Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk SKI (SW/AW) Allen Meadows Fitting Out and Supply Support Assistance Center Junior Sailor of the Quarter PC3 (SW) Chris Ervin FISC...

Warfare qualifications.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Surface Warfare Supply Corps Officer LTJG Peter Braendeholm, SC, USNR USS George Washington (CVN 73) LTJG Chris Hilts, SC, USN USS George Washington (CVN 73) LTJG Chris Lindenau, SC, USNR USS George Washington (CVN 73) LTJG Allen...

5 Star Accreditation.(Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. Naval Station Ingleside, Texas)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. Naval Station Ingleside, Texas A 5 star accredited food service operation is the pinnacle of Navy food service. The 5 Star accreditation rating is based on the review of the operation's financial...

Retirements.
January 1, 2003... RADM Raymond A. Archer III RADM Raymond A. Archer III, completed 33 years of active service and retired on Nov. 1, 2002, after serving as Vice Director, Defense Logistics Agency, Fort Belvoir, Va. Archer is a native of Cuyahoga Falls,...

Supply corps officer strength.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Supply Corps Officer Strength As of Sept. 3 2002 Selected Regular Reserve LDO/CWO TAR Total FLAG 11 7 0 0 18 CAPT 183 102 1 11 297...

Obituaries.
January 1, 2003... RADM Thomas J. Allshouse, SC, USN (Ret.), 87 died Nov. 19, 2002. He retired in September 1981 following 38 years of naval service. His last assignment was as Commander, Ships Parts Control Center, Mechanicsburg, Pa., a position he had held for...

Navy ship's servicemen now have one-touch access for ship store resources. (News You Can Use).(Navy Exchange Service Command's (NEXCOM) Ship's Store Program)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... NEXCOM--Navy Ship's Servicemen (SHs) now have one place they can go to access all ship store bulletins, manuals and catalogs needed to do their jobs. The Navy Exchange Service Command's (NEXCOM) Ship's Store Program has launched a Web site,...

SMARTWebMove now available to sailors in the continental U.S. (News You Can Use).
January 1, 2003... NAVSUP--Tired of the hassles and stresses of arranging a move? With more functions and greater ease of use, the U.S. Navy's SMARTWebMove service is making Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves for Sailors in the continental United States as...

RADM James S. Allan named NAVSUP's vice commander. (Around NAVSUP).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... RADM Justin D. McCarthy, SC, USN, Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command, announced that RADM James S. Allan, SC, USNR, will serve as Vice Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command effective Nov. 1. RADM Allan has been serving as Assistant...

W. Michael Handley named executive director FISC Yokosuka, Japan. (Around NAVSUP).(Fleet and Industrial Supply Center)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... W. Michael "Ed" Handley has been selected as executive director of the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Yokosuka, Japan. FISC Yokosuka provides a wide range of logistics planning and waterfront support to 7th Fleet operations as well as...

Captain Select Conferees.(photo caption)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... RADM Justin D. McCarthy, first row, left, Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command, joins those who were able to attend the recent Captain (Sel) Conference for a photo. Attendees included, first row from second left, Captains (Sel) Walter...

USS Boxer (LHD 4) receives first ship's stores retail and service excellence award.(Boxer Sales and Service division)(photo caption)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Boxer Sales and Service division gathered for a photo after RADM Justin D. McCarthy, Chief of Supply Corps and Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command, presented ENS Romeo and his division with the Ship's Store Retail and Service Excellence...

SECDEF visits USS constellation.(Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld)(photo caption)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Mess Management Specialist Seaman Apprentice Mycol Fisher, left, from Tacoma, Wash., and Mess Management Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Pelonzi, right, from Boston, Mass., join Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld in a traditional cake cutting...

USS Mount Vernon receives Blue E for Logistics Excellence.(photo caption)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Mount Vernon Supply Department gathered for a photo after receiving the Blue "E" for Logistics Excellence in 2001. In the front row, from left, are LT Jason Fitch, Supply Officer; LTJG Andres Alcocer, Disbursing Officer; SHCS (SW) Rob...

Navy Cash[TM] recognized for acquisition excellence.(e-business smart card technology for cashless ships)
January 1, 2003... Naval Supply Systems Command's Navy Cash[TM] Program was recognized as one of the top 12 acquisition programs in the federal government at an awards ceremony held in Washington, D.C., in September for the finalists for the Business Solutions in...