All Hands Update

This edition features stories on more than 8,700 candidates reviewed by the Navy’s senior enlisted continuation board being selected to continue service, the scheduled christening of the Navy’s newest Littoral Combat Ship, Fort Worth, in Marinette, Wisc., on Dec. 4. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Patrick Gearhiser.

This edition features updates on stop loss payments and U.S.S. Enterprise in joint training. Hosted by Petty Officer Liz Vlahos.

This edition features stories on how the Career Management system interactive detailing system has been upgraded, making it easier to use and Commander, Fleet and Industrial Supply Centers, is asking customers who have recently moved on P-C-S orders to complete a satisfaction survey. Hosted by Petty Officer Liz Vlahos.

This edition features stories on the Office of Naval Research (ONR) testing its experimental Electromagnetic Rail Gun at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Va., Dec. 10, and USS Essex conducting flight deck landing qualifications with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 7. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Liz Vlahos.

This edition features stories on the Navy announcing that the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) will be home ported at Naval Station Everett-Washington after it completes its year-long maintenance period at Bremerton, Wash., Naval Facilities Engineering Command being awarded its first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification, the Navy’s Expeditionary Strike Group 2 (ESG 2) preparing for exercise Bold Alligator 2011, the Department of the Navy receiving the award for best military department in the 30th annual Department of Defense Disability Awards ceremony, and the Navy Exchange Service Command announcing that military members underway or forward deployed during the holiday season will receive a free 10 dollar phone card. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Gearhiser.

This edition features stories on construction starting on a new N.O.A.A. regional center and the U.S.S. Peleliu returning to home port in San Diego, Calif. Hosted by Petty Officer Patrick Gearhiser.

This edition features stories on the USS George Washington returning to its home port of Yokosuka, Japan and nominations being accepted for the 2011 Joy Bright Hancock Leadership awards.

This edition features stories on a new NAVADMIN announcing command members can view their service members Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) with the new OMPF Command View online tool, the USS Essex arriving in Japan after completing a three and one-half month patrol of the western Pacific Ocean. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Gearhiser.

This edition features stories on the Navy successfully completing the first phase of Mine Countermeasure Mission Package (MCMMP) testing on the USS Independence (LCS 2) Dec. 10, and USS Pasadena departing Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Dec. 14, for a scheduled six-month deployment to the western Pacific region. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Patrick Gearhiser.

This edition features stories on Adm. Gary Roughead's statement about the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, and the return of the U.S.S. Alexandria. Hosted by Petty Officer Eirk Siegel.