Navy Region Northwest
Thursday, February 4, 2010
MCSN Jerine Lee
Rear Adm. Mark Guadagnini, right, salutes Rear Adm. Scott Swift as he takes command of Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 9. Guadagnini relieved Swift during a change of command ceremony aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Jan. 29.
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Rear Adm. Mark D. Guadagnini relieved Rear Adm. Scott Swift as Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 9 in a change of command ceremony Jan. 29, on board USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).
Swift served as commander of CCSG-9 since Oct. 9, 2008. During his tour Swift was instrumental in orchestrating and leading sustained operations in support of the Navy’s Fleet Response Plan and 3rd Fleet’s Theater Security Cooperation Plan. Also under his leadership, Lincoln successfully completed a nine-month planned incremental availability (PIA) ahead of schedule, during which the ship underwent a complete overhaul estimated at nearly $350 million.
In his farewell remarks Swift highlighted the support the people and civic leaders of the Puget Sound area have shown the Navy, as well as the community and military leaders of nearby Canada.
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A small group of Navy Region Northwest Culinary Specialists were given the opportunity to participate in a five-day intensive training at Lake Washington Technical College last week.
“Our current group of culinary specialists needs skills in ice carving, sugar art, garnishing, etc. to round out their training. Sadly, there are few schools that teach these types of specialty skills. We are so pleased that Lake Washington Technical College has given them this opportunity,” said Norman Tabing, Northwest Region food service analyst.
The training was arranged by retired Master Chief Culinary Specialist Chris Malham formerly of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), a current instructor at the college, and his good friend and former shipmate Chief Warrant Officer Michael Hill, currently Naval Base Kitsap’s food service officer. After serving as a guest judge in Naval Station Everett’s first culinary arts competition in August 2009, Melham wanted to help his fellow culinary specialists gain additional career experience.
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In November, the Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC) detected a possible network intrusion on the Navy Region Northwest Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) computer network.
This network supports computers operating at a variety of MWR, Youth and Teen, and Fleet and Family Support Programs throughout the region. A portion of the network connection was temporarily disconnected to investigate the possible intrusions, to rebuild the secured systems network, and restore services.
The intrusion continues to be investigated and patrons should be assured this vital quality of life service will be restored as quickly as possible.
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On Nov. 5, in Spokane, the Governor’s Advisory Council on Historic Preservation unanimously voted to make Naval Air Station-Seattle at Sand Point a state historic district.
This is the first new historic district in Seattle in 20 years, and the first ever in NE Seattle. There are seven other historic districts in Seattle. In order to achieve this distinction all the buildings listed had to be over 50 years in age and they had to tell a compelling story related to our history.
This state listing automatically qualifies the district to go to the federal level for listing as a national historic district, a process that is now happening with the listing on the National Register of Historic Places expected later this month.
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We have all heard the phrases “Safety is a Priority” and “Safety First.” These are probably the most common safety slogans found in the workplace and voiced by people in leadership positions.
No wonder most leaders are surprised when now they are told that safety shouldn’t be a priority.
Let’s think about this as we walk through a typical workday morning. We all follow a prioritized agenda, often a standard routine, before traveling to work. Some people eat a hearty breakfast, read the morning newspaper, take a shower and wash the dishes.
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The Northwest Navigator (Kitsap-Everett), seeking to meet the needs of its readers, is launching a survey to measure the content category and media habits of local residents.
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