Use CERTIFICHECKS by Friday at the Commissary!!

The clock is ticking: You have until close of business Friday, July 31, to redeem those old commissary gift certificates known as CertifiChecks. Just present them to the cashier at your commissary when you pay for your groceries. However, customers who were deployed or away on temporary duty from March 6 to July 31 will […]

UPDATE: Army Blue to Green Program, NAVADMIN 223/09

NAVADMIN 223/09 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JUL// SUBJ/BLUE TO GREEN ARMY INITIATIVE UPDATE// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/181631ZOCT04// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/180031ZFEB05// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/141316ZJAN08// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 233/04, TRANSITION PROGRAMS. REF B IS NAVADMIN035/05, BLUE TO GREEN PROGRAM AMPLIFICATION. REF C IS NAVADMIN 007/08, POINTS OF CONTACT CHANGE FOR BLUE TO GREEN ARMY INITIATIVE.// RMKS/1. THIS NAVADMIN PROVIDES […]

When Surgery’s Go “VERY BAD”…Airman loses legs after gallbladder surgery

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — An airman lost parts of both legs and was in critical condition after routine gallbladder surgery at Travis Air Force Base went terribly wrong, his family said. Airman 1st Class Colton Read was supposed to get his gallbladder removed laparoscopically — via a small incision — at Travis’ David Grant Medical Center […]

Mental health issues rising among vets

The Mental Health Picture does not look good for Vets. From Navytimes.com A new study shows that 106,726 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans within the Veterans Affairs Department health care system have been diagnosed with mental health issues. That’s 37 percent of the 289,328 veterans who have sought care. Of those, 62,979 — or 22 […]

USN FTS and Reserve CPO results for FY-10

Congrats to all!!  Especially Leslie Hurd and Roland Kaiilaii.. (Kiki!) FTS: FULL TIME SUPPORT HMC – CHIEF HOSPITAL CORPSMAN 9012 BARON JOY ROX 003 3523 BLISS DENNIS 001 0905 BYRON JOSEPH 006 8313 CALAIN DENNIS 010 5383 CHILDRES ARET 011 1700 COCHENNIC DAV 005 8182 FORREST MICHA 019 9775 GILBERT RICHA 015 1894 GONZALEZ GUST […]

AOTC #69 FINAL is now up “She’s a Grand Old Flag”.

It’s a bit late, but better late then never.. AOTC #69 Final is done! Hosts: Da-Chief, 8404 Taped: 05 July 2009. Remember you can listen to us tape these live on Sundays @ 1115 EST (1015 CST) @ http://www.corpsman.com/corpsman-com-live.html Links from this weeks show: VA Assistant Secretary Raises Awareness About Post-9/11 GI Bill – Public […]

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NAVADMIN 188/09 & Navy Working Uniform Now Authorized Off Base

Story Number: NNS090626-27 Release Date: 6/26/2009 7:11:00 PM By Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist (SW/AW) Bill Houlihan, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Navy Working Uniform (NWU) is now authorized for wear off-base, during routine stops and at eating establishments during the prescribed workday. In NAVADMIN 188/09, Chief […]

Quota’s for Chief Petty Officer (CPO) FY10 Active, Reserve & FTS

Good Luck to everyone!! Thanks to HM1 Jones for updating the numbers for Reserve and FTS!! ………………Board Eligible:                      ECM Selected Quota                                   ECM OPP% ACTIVE:          1248                                             296                                                              23.72% FTS:                    81                                                 20                                                                 24.69% RESERVE         177                                              100                                                              56.49% I hate that the Reserves never put out a finished product like the A/D.. It looks like a Bag of ASS!  All […]

Navy Detailing by NEC not Rate and Paygrade Starting Soon!

From NavyTimes, read whole article here: NEC-based detailing starts next year The way all sailors are assigned to ships and squadrons is set to undergo a massive overhaul. As early as next year, your next job assignment will be based on the special skills you hold — not on your rating and paygrade. The plan, […]

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