www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | Section 1 | Thursday, April 13, 2023
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NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity celebrates 60 years of supporting the Fleet Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity employees gathered April 5 for a cake cutting ceremony celebrating 60 years since its establishment. Page A4 VOL. 31, NO. 13, Norfolk, VA | flagshipnews.com
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Fleet Week New York returns to NYC in May 2023 By Nina Basantes
CNRMA Public Affairs
NORFOLK, Va. — Fleet Week New York (FWNY) will again return to New York City this year from May 24-30 with three U.S. Navy ships, two U.S. Coast guard vessels and, four U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Yard Patrol boats (YPs). Additionally, three ships from our NATO allies will join the week-long celebration. Ships from Canada, Italy and United Kingdom will join the Parade of Ships on Wednesday May 24. Ship and pier locations include: Manhattan, Pier 88 South: (Tours will be closed Sunday) Amphibious assault ship, USS WASP (LHD-1) from Norfolk, Virginia
Manhattan, Pier 88 North: (Tours will be closed Sunday) Ocean survey vessel HMS Scott (H131) from Plymouth, United Kingdom Manhattan, Pier 90 North: HMCS Glace Bay (MM 701) from Nova Scotia, Canada ITS Virginio Fasan (F 591) from La Spezia, Italy Manhattan, Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Pier 86: Four U.S. Naval Academy YPs, Annapolis, Maryland Fast response cutter USCGC Warren Deyampert (WPC-1151) from Boston, Massachusetts
Homeport Pier, Staten Island: The Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD-51) from Norfolk, Virginia Spearhead class fast transport USNS Newport (T-EPF 12) from Norfolk Virginia Medium Endurance cutter USCGC Legare (WMEC-912) from Portsmouth, Virginia Ship tours will be conducted throughout the week in Manhattan and Staten Island from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note: Ship tours will be closed Sunday, May 28 on Pier 88 in Manhattan due to cruise ship movement. Ship tours on Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Pier 86, will be conducted daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note: USNA YPs are scheduled to depart Saturday, May 27. Nearly 2400 uniformed personnel will
participate in the festivities this year. Now in its 35th year, FWNY is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. For up-to-date information on all FWNY events, visit the official FWNY website at www.fleetweeknewyork.com. Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag, #FleetWeekNYC, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Facebook: @FleetWeekNewYork Twitter: @FleetWeekNYC Instagram: @FleetWeekNYC
Naval Station Norfolk passes operational assessment By Kelly Wirfel
Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs Officer
NORFOLK, Va. — Naval Station Norfolk successfully completed and passed the Final Evaluation Program (FEP) operational assessment April 3-7. FEP is a Commander, Naval Installations Command (CNIC) tri-annual certification event assessing the command, control, communications and Naval Security Forces (NSF) on all U.S. Navy installations. The exercise was designed to assess NSF’s ability to meet all core competencies, including component and geographical operational requirements. “As the Navy’s most vital 24/7 mission,
Force Protection demands a steady and rigorous training program for all-hands, civilians, federal emergency responders and service members, so as to form a cohesive team capable of reacting and neutralizing any threat to the base,” said Cmdr. Rob Collett, Naval Station Norfolk’s Security Officer. “This week’s successful evaluation is the result of 18 months of training, hard work and pure determination and certifies the Naval Station Norfolk Team’s ability to defend the base and the U.S. Atlantic Fleet.” During the four day assessment, CNIC assessors reviewed multiple anti-terrorism and force protection drills, including a simulated active shooter, gate-runner, suspicious package and small boat intrusion. These
drills demonstrated NAVSTA Norfolk’s security department’s ability to respond to threats taking place on the installation, report incidents accordingly, and assess each threat as needed, as well as its ability to participate effectively in integrated drills alongside other members of the installation training team. FEP is the final part of CNIC’s Navy security force shore assessment and certification cycle which consists of three phases: Command Assessment of Review and Training (CART), Regional Assessment (RASS) and lastly FEP. This will be the final step in the assessment process, which will certify the security forces for 18 months. “As the protectors of this “city” called
Naval Station Norfolk, I could not be more proud of the Security Department professionals who executed flawlessly during the Final Evaluation Problem (FEP). A continuous training model coupled with the day to day challenges provide my team with the experience required to remain flexible, agile and focused,” said Capt. Janet Days, NAVSTA Norfolk Commanding Officer. “This assessment showed we can continuously train and develop the skills we need to protect our personnel and assets should an emergency take place. We have and will continue to hold ourselves to the highest standard and push for perfection.”
ABOVE LEFT: NAVSTA Norfolk’s Commanding Officer, Capt. Janet Days provides and receives updates from Emergency Operations Center personnel during the final exercise of the Final Evaluation Program (FEP) operational assessment April 3-7. FEP is a Commander, Naval Installations Command (CNIC) tri-annual certification event assessing the command, control, communications and Naval Security Forces (NSF) on all U.S. Navy installations. The exercise was designed to assess NSF’s ability to meet all core competencies, including component and geographical operational requirements. ABOVE RIGHT: Operations Specialist 3rd Class Aungelique Golding and Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Michael Thom update the event log in the Emergency Operations Center during the final exercise. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS JOSEPH MILLER)
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