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IN THIS ISSUE NAVSUP FLC Norfolk awarded Blue “E” The NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Regional Supply Office Oceana Team earned the 2023 Commander Naval Air Forces Ashore Supply Excellence Award (Blue“E”). “I couldn’t be prouder of our Oceana team,” said Commanding Officer Capt. Martin Edmonds. PAGE A5 VOL. 32, NO. 10, Norfolk, Va. | flagshipnews.com
March 14-March 20, 2024
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby visited the Huntington Hall Navy Exchange Mini Mart in Newport News, March 5. During his visit, he engaged in discussions with leadership to gain insights into the Quality of Service standard. (PHOTO BY TELLY MYLES)
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby visited the Huntington Hall Navy Exchange Mini Mart in Newport News, March 5 By Telly Myles
Supervisor Of Shipbuilding Newport News
Newport News, Va. (January 26, 2024) ABF3 Dontavious Russell, assigned to the U.S. Navy’s newest warship, PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) enjoys some recreational basketball in the gym at the Huntington Hall Naval Berthing Facility in Newport News, Virginia. The basketball gym recently re-opened just after the New Year, and is among a host of other quality of life upgrades at the facility. Huntington Hall was originally Newport News High School and opened its doors to students in 1923. It was constructed on the grounds of a horse livery stable. The high school closed its doors in 1980, and was eventually acquired by Newport News Shipbuilding. In addition to berthing spaces for Sailors and Marines, the facility is also home to a Fleet & Family Support Center, Navy Exchange Mini-Mart, MWR recreation and fitness facilities, office spaces, and classrooms among other amenities. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).
Navy Base MWR fitness facilities to offer 24-7 access By Commander, Navy Installations Command Office of Public Affairs
include: 1) Patrons must be 18 years or older; 2) Patrons younger than 18 must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian; 3) Guests are not permitted access; 4) Access to saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools, and aquatic spaces is not permitted. Prior to instituting unstaffed fitness facilities, installation commanding officers must conduct initial operational risk assessment to be certified by the base’s safety office and develop a standard operation procedure in order to ensure the safety of Sailors and other authorized patrons. For more information, Sailors and fami-
lies can contact their installation MWR fitness center. Commander, Navy Installations Command is responsible for worldwide U.S. Navy shore installation management, designing and developing integrated solutions for sustainment and development of Navy shore infrastructure as well as quality of life programs. CNIC oversees 10 Navy regions, 70 bases, and more than 43,000 employees who sustain the fleet, enable the fighter, and support the family. Follow CNIC on social media: Facebook, Facebook.com/NavyInstallations; X, @ cnichq; and Instagram, @cnichq.
WASHINGTON — Sailors will soon have access to fitness centers on all Navy installations 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Commander, Navy Installations Command, which oversees all 70 Navy bases around the globe, signed a memorandum on March 8 authorizing installation commanding offers to move forward with implementing 24-hour entry to fitness facilities. “If we require our Sailors to be physically fit and healthy so they can fulfill the Navy mission and deploy at a moment’s notice, then we must provide the facilities and resources for them to do so,” said Vice Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Installations Command. “Not only does this make sense, it is the right thing to do for the quality of life of our Sailors and other service members.” Military personnel stand duty at varying hours of the day, including night shifts, depending on their roles and responsibilities. As a result, service members often had difficulty getting to the MWR gym during normal business hours and were forced to find alternatives. “Maximizing access to fitness facilities makes it more convenient for our Sailors,” Gray said. “We all know that exercise benefits one’s physical health, but it also reinforces mental, emotional, and social health, which are important for our Sailors’ overall wellbeing.” Fitness centers may be staffed or unstaffed outside normal business hours. For the safety of patrons, New workout equipment awaits Soldiers assigned to the 1st Infantry Division in the remodeled Holistic several restrictions will be Health and Fitness facility located inside the Long Fitness Center on Fort Riley, Kansas, Feb. 13, 2024. Closed implemented while fitness in Oct. 2023, the newly remodeled building has been turned into a Holistic Health and Fitness training facility. centers are unstaffed. These (U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY PFC. AUTUMN JOHNSON)
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby visited the Huntington Hall Navy Exchange Mini Mart in Newport News, March 5. During his visit, he engaged in discussions with leadership to gain insights into the Quality of Service standard. The QoS initiative aims to enhance the quality of life and work for Sailors stationed on ships and boats undergoing construction and overhaul at Newport News Shipbuilding. Kilby met with Capt. Hannah Kriewaldt, commanding officer of the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion & Repair and Jai Snipes, Exchange Manager. Their dialogue centered around strategies to improve access to everyday items commonly found in grocery stores for Sailors living at Huntington Hall.
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby is met by Commodore Submarine Squadron Eight Capt. Brian Hogan (right) before embarking on a comprehensive tour of the Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) Supplemental Module Outfitting Facility (SMOF), March 5. (PHOTO BY TELLY MYLES)
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby visited Newport News Shipbuilding to gain firsthand insights into the Quality of Service (QoS) standards. By Telly Myles
Supervisor of Shipbuilding Newport News
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby visited Newport News Shipbuilding to gain firsthand insights into the Quality of Service (QoS) standards that impact the lives of Sailors stationed on ships and boats undergoing construction and overhaul, March 5. During his visit, Kilby (left) was met by Commodore Submarine Squadron Eight Capt. Brian Hogan (right) before embarking on a comprehensive tour of the Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) Supplemental Module Outfitting Facility (SMOF). This facility plays a crucial role in supporting the Virginia Class Submarine (VCS) Program, ensuring that submarines are equipped to meet the highest standards of functionality and safety.
JCTE 2024, Navy chefs – Navy pride The battle cry of“Navy chefs – Navy pride!” echoed through the MacLaughlin Fitness Center on Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, as the team of 12 Navy Culinary Specialists neared the finish of their final challenge of the 48th annual Joint Culinary Training Exercise (JCTE). PAGE A4
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