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Our Yard History: Dry Docks 6 & 7, built for the EFC
WW I changed everything involving shipping supplies across the Atlantic Ocean. The U.S. intended to continue to trade with its friendly European allies while they continued receiving fierce attacks at sea. Over time the United States Shipping Board created the Emergency Fleet Corporation (EFC). Page A3 VOL. 29, NO. 40, Norfolk, VA | flagshipnews.com
October 27-November 2, 2022
Newly pinned Chiefs assigned to NAVSTA Norfolk and six additional tenant commands are officially promoted during the NAVSTA Norfolk Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony. The CPO pinning ceremony is the culmination of a six-week training period, which began when the CPO advancement results were released. Chiefs are recognized for exemplary technical expertise within their rating, superior administrative skills, strong leadership ability, and most importantly, chiefs bridge the gap between officers and enlisted personnel, acting as supervisors as well as advocates for
Naval Station Norfolk holds Chief pinning ceremony By Kelly Wirfel
Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs Officer
NORFOLK, Va. — Sixteen Sailors from Naval Station Norfolk, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, Transient Personnel Unit Norfolk, Mid-Atlantic Region Legal Service Office, Navy Munitions Command Atlantic, Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit 2, and Navy Exchange Command earned the title of “chief” during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony, Oct. 21. The CPO pinning ceremony is the culmination of a six-week training period, which began when the CPO advancement results were released. During the six weeks, senior leaders introduced the chief selects to various challenges meant to strengthen their leadership skills, giving them a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a Navy chief. The training also included history and heritage, physical challenges, team building, and mentoring abilities as they transition from the rank of E-6 to E-7. During the ceremony, NAVSTA Norfolk’s Commanding Officer, Capt. David Dees said the chiefs should be proud of the extremely rich heritage they have become a part of but never forget what got them there. “You worked hard to be here — you were pushed, molded and developed. This is the day you will become a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy,” said Dees. “This
Chief selects assigned to NAVSTA Norfolk and six additional tenant commands sing Anchors Aweigh at the beginning of NAVSTA Norfolk’s Chief Petty Officer (CPO) pinning ceremony. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS EMILY CASAVANT)
is the start of a new journey — don’t forget what got you here, don’t forget the junior Sailor you were, as you all said last night:
Remember. Your future success and the success of the Navy is built upon you never forgetting those roots.”
According to NAVSTA Norfolk’s Command Master Chief, Angelo Rappa, the CPO pinning is a culmination of effort from many different levels. “The CPO pinning represents much more than many people would typically consider. For the Sailors being pinned, it represents not only the culmination of many years of proven dedication to honing their technical and professional expertise but also represents the beginning of a new chapter in their careers,” said Rappa. “The pinning also represents the very best of what Sailors can do within a command and that is where the real magic lies. It takes months of planning an initiation season which starts several months before the results are even released. It’s a humbling experience and it wasn’t until I was a Command Master Chief that I realized exactly how much our Navy pulls together as a whole in allowing us the privilege to train our Chiefs.” After being pinned with their anchors, each chief received a combination cover signifying a new position of leadership and responsibility. “This day is something everyone works for in their Navy career,” said Chief Religious Program Specialist Christopher Atwood. “During my time at NAVSTA Norfolk, I have had outstanding mentors, whether they were officers, chiefs or junior enlisted, their guidance is what has helped me reach this point.”
MSC UNREP Training Center keeps CIVMARs ready to sail By Hendrick Dickson
USN Military Sealift Command
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Underway Replenishment (UNREP) Training Center (MUTC) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is the primary training pipeline for the more than 7,000 civil service mariners (CIVMARS) who serve in the fleet. The curriculum includes: Standard Tensioned Replenishment Alongside Method (STREAM) for Fuel and Cargo, Ordnance Handling Training, Material Handling Equipment, Banding & Palletization, Explosive Material Handling Equipment, Magazine Sprinkler Operation and
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Maintenance, Forklift Operations and more. The courses provide CIVMARs with classroom and practical training where they can experience what it is like working at sea aboard MSC ships. With more than 30 replenishment oilers and dry cargo ships in MSC’s inventory, the STREAM course is a core MUTC curriculum. It trains CIVMARs in conducting replenishments at sea and ensures MSC is capable of achieving its mission of providing logistic support across the full military spectrum 24/7, 265 days a year. “Our primary focus is training people to do underway replenishments aboard our ships,” Turn to MSC UNREP, Page 7
JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY (Oct. 5, 2022) Military Sealift Command Civil Service Mariners operate a cargo rig at the Military Sealift Command UNREP Training Center (MUTC). The MUTC provides hands-on training opportunity for more than 7,000 MSC Civil Service Mariners. (PHOTO BY HENDRICK DICKSON/RELEASED).
Dune restoration at Dam Neck Annex
Naval Station Norfolk hosts CIVIC Scholars
Naval Air Station Oceana-Dam Neck Annex hosted a sand dune stabilization event to restore critical sand dunes along Dam Neck Annex’s coastline.
Their mission is to foster a spirit of civic engagement, professionalism, and leadership in college students of Hampton Roads while connecting them to established business and community leaders.
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USNS Comfort departs in support of Continuing Promise 2022 Comfort is scheduled to visit Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, Dominican Republic, and Haiti. PAGE A6
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