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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth recognizes nine ofďŹcers of the year Âť See A4 Vo l . 2 7, N o . 2 No rf o l k, VAâ | â f l a g s h i p n e w s . c o m
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CNO VISITS CHINESE COUNTERPART IN BEIJING
MCC Elliott Fabrizio Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson meets with senior Chinese defense ofďŹcials at the Peopleâs Liberation Army (Navy) (PLA(N)) headquarters in Beijing. Richardson is on a three-day visit to Beijing and Nanjing to continue the ongoing dialog between the two heads of navy and encourage professional interactions at sea, speciďŹcally addressing risk reduction and operational safety measures to prevent unwanted and unnecessary escalation.
From Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs BEIJING
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson met with Peopleâs Liberation Army (Navy) (PLA(N)) commander Vice Adm. Shen Jinlong in Beijing, Jan 14. The two heads of navy discussed professional interactions at sea, speciďŹcally addressing risk reduction and adherence to rules of behavior. âI appreciate the opportunity to visit China and to meet with Vice
Adm. Shen in person,â Richardson said. âThere is no substitute for these types of face-to-face meetings. Given the responsibilities that our navies have in the larger nation to nation relationship, we must work together. These meetings between senior leaders allow us to speak candidly about areas where we agree and about how to manage risk while we resolve our differences.â While in Beijing, Richardson also visited PLA(N) headquarters, the PLA(N) Research Academy and met with other senior Chinese defense ofďŹcials of the Central
Military Commission. âThe U.S. and its allies and partners have operated consistently in the region for the last 70 years with a focus on mutual security. This presence has supported exponential growth in prosperity for all,â Richardson said. âOur vision of a free and open Indo-PaciďŹc excludes no nation and we recognize that while our two nations may not always agree, it serves both our peopleâs interests to engage where we can.â Richardsonâs visit continues with a stop in Nanjing, where he is scheduled to visit the PLA(N)
MCC Elliott Fabrizio Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson is greeted by senior Chinese defense ofďŹcials in Beijing.
Command College for a roundtable discussion. The visit is Richardsonâs second visit to China as the chief of naval operations. The two admirals met previously at the International Seapower Symposium, hosted by Richardson in
Newport, R.I. and have held three discussions via video teleconference. For more news from Chief of Naval Operations, visit www.navy. mil/local/cno/.
CAC-less: The future 2019 Navy Week schedule announced of Navy mobile applications From Navy OfďŹce of Community Outreach Public Affairs
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By Cmdr. Erik Wells Sea Warrior Program (PMW 240) Public Affairs WASHINGTON
The Navy released a new mobile application that allows Sailors to access a portion of their Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ) without using a Common Access Card (CAC). NAVADMIN 008/19 announced the launch of MyNavy Portal MyRecord Mobile (Beta) App on Jan. 8, marking a new era for both the Navy and Sailors. âThe Navy is committed to transforming how it delivers human resources services â personnel, pay and training â services to our Sailors,â said Vice Adm. Robert Burke, chief of naval personnel. The launch of the MyNavy Portal MyRecord Mobile (Beta) App is our ďŹrst step to providing these services without using a Common Access Card. We are committed to expanding CAC-less services with  See MOBILE | A7
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Americaâs Navy sails into 14 sites across the country in 2019 â from the Lowcountry of Charleston, S.C., to the island of Puerto Rico, to the frontier of Grand Junction, Colo. â as part of the Navy Week outreach program. Navy Weeks, coordinated by the Navy OfďŹce of Community Outreach (NAVCO), are designed to give Americans the opportunity to learn about the Navy, its people, and its importance to national security and prosperity. Since 2005, the Navy Week program has served as the Navyâs ďŹagship outreach effort into areas of the country without a signiďŹcant Navy presence, with 224 Navy Weeks held in 76 different U.S. markets. âNavy Weeks allow us to showcase the skilled, talented and capable sons and daughters of America who serve in todayâs Navy, and some of the innovative technology they use every day,â said Cmdr. Linda Rojas, NAVCOâs director. âWe focus our forward presence on sharing in communities across the U.S. who often have little-to-no contact with Sailors. Weâve found that these exchanges have gone a long way for raising awareness of the Navy, expanding and strengthening community partnerships with the people we serve.â
CULINARY SPECIALIST CHASES GOAL OF PLAYING SOCCER Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Prince Kudalor, a Field Supervisor at the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads First Lieutenant Division, always knew that his love for soccer would take him places, but he never knew it would lead to a lifetime of adventure. Âť See A5
MC1 Ryan J. Batchelder A child interacts with a TALON explosive ordnance disposal robot before a Milwaukee Brewers baseball game at Miller Park during Milwaukee Navy Week.
Navy Weeks are scheduled for the following cities in 2019: - Mobile, Ala., Feb. 27-March 5 - Charleston, S.C., March 11-17 - Miami, Fla., March 25-31 - Wilmington, N.C., April 1-7 See SCHEDULE | A7
COMMANDER STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF INDO-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIPS Indo-PaciďŹc region should be about building communities, not about confrontation.
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MONSTER TRUCKS INVADE HAMPTON THIS WEEKEND Gravedigger is just one of the trucks to roll into the Hampton Coliseum this weekend! Âť See C1
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