Naval Support Activity Mid-South and CNRC
April 27th, 2011
The Naval Support Activity Mid-South, located in Millington, TN is closed to all non-essential personnel today due to the heavy rains and possible flooding. Navy Recruiting Command is located on NSA Mid-South, if you are expecting a waiver response, it will not happen today.
On May 1st of this year, NSA Mid-South will be remembering the storm, and subsequent flooding, that displaced hundreds from their homes and closed many of the base’s functions for weeks. Preparations for this year’s storm could be seen around the base in the form of sandbag barriers in front of entrance ways of many of the base’s buildings. (Read the rest of the article…)
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Will Federal Prisoners Get Paid?
April 8th, 2011
Today, I posed this question to my local NBC affiliate, WMC-TV Memphis, on their Facebook page; “Will federal prisoners continue to get paid during a government shut down?” They immediately responded and have assured me they contacted the prison system for an answer. We are standing by.
Patience is not one of my strongest virtues, so I decided to also make some calls to find out if those are incarcerated in our federal prisons will either stop all work, or be paid. Wow, I hope Action 5 News ultimately has better luck than I; I called the Bureau of Prison’s Public Information Office, the lady who answered the phone did think the question was interesting – she placed me on hold for about 30 seconds, and then transferred me to the Department of Justice who, without pausing, transferred me to the Office of something…couldn’t make it out before he transferred me – who then transferred me to the Office of Personnel Management and Budget where I encountered an endless loop of press X number…
Is the only way to get paid during a government shutdown to commit a federal crime, and stamp out license plates? (Read the rest of the article…)
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Happy Birthday Navy Chiefs
April 1st, 2011
Today marks the 118th birthday of the United States Navy Chief Petty Officer.
The MCPON sends; (Read the rest of the article…)
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NSA Mid-South Mud Run Challenge
March 27th, 2011
On May 1, 2010, Naval Support Activity Mid-South in Millington, Tennessee, encountered substantial flooding that closed the base for days – some organizations were not able to get back to quasi normal operations for weeks, but the worst of it was the fact that about 350 people who lived on the base were displaced and more than 100 families lost all of their possessions because base housing met much the same fate as the buildings seen in the aerial picture below.
Naval Support Activity Mid-South, after the May 1, 2010 flood
Within the first three days after the flood, the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society came to the rescue with $150,000 of emergency assistance for those evacuated from their homes.
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, which was founded in 1904, is a private non-profit charitable organization that is sponsored by the Department of the Navy. They operate nearly 250 offices ashore and afloat at Navy and Marine Corps bases throughout the world.
The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need; and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.
On April 9, 2011, the Moral Welfare and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Mid-South Chief Petty Officer’s Association, will be hosting the 2011 Fund Drive for Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society with the Mud Run (Read the rest of the article…)
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NAVADMIN 088/11
March 18th, 2011
Another early-out program, but this one does create kind of a softer landing than those of the early 90′s. This program, if widely excepted, will take some of the bite out of very unpopular Perform to Serve program by having those on the bubble decide to use this program instead of waiting and stressing on the PTS results; the Navy’s numbers for those forced-out will reduce, and we will appear kinder and gentler.
A separate NAVADMIN with a similar intent; Policy Update and Expansion of Enlisted Early Transition Program NAVADMIN 142/11
In truth, this may be a great opportunity for some.
NAVADMIN 088/11 in its entirety;
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Project Manager IT Job Opening
March 8th, 2011
Qualified Navy Information Technology professionals are encouraged to apply for an IT position presented by ServiceMaster. ServiceMaster is headquartered in Memphis, TN – its best-known brands include Merry Maids, Terminix, and TruGreen LawnCare.
The following information is provided by MAXOutreach™
Position Overview
Under direct supervision IT Project Manager will be responsible for managing medium to large size projects composed of Project Analysts, IS department personnel, and contract resources. The Project Manager will collaborate closely with the business units and other IT COE functions to plan and deliver assigned projects.
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Bye Bye Bluejackets’?
February 26th, 2011
There are two Navy magazines that you see more than any others while serving aboard ship or ashore – “All Hands Magazine”, published by the Navy, and “Proceedings”, a magazine published by the United States Naval Institute. I must admit, while I served, I viewed “All Hands” as the magazine for the enlisted folk and “Proceedings” as the officer’s Mullet Wrapper.
Mullet Wrapper is a term we used when I was a kid for print media – we would literally wrap our mullet in it. Before I joined the Navy, I was a commercial fisherman…
Anyway, lately, I have actually been cracking open the cover of “Proceedings”, and I must say, my perceptions have been wrong – if you want to know how your Navy is moving along, BOTH magazines should be readily available in your library, no matter if you hold your pinky finger out while drinking or not.
Today, I became (Read the rest of the article…)
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NSA Mid-South and CNRC, 25 Feb 2011
February 24th, 2011
NSA Mid-South will be “mission essential personnel only” for Friday, 25 Feb 11, due to damage to the electrical system sustained during the severe storms that hit southwestern Tennessee this evening. This includes Navy Recruiting Command, so if you are awaiting a response to a CNRC level medical or moral waiver, it will not happen tomorrow. (Read the rest of the article…)
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Honorary HMC Bill Cosby
February 18th, 2011
Congratulations, Honorary Chief Petty Officer Bill Cosby.
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DADT Repeal Passed in Senate
December 18th, 2010
The Senate passed the bill today that will overturn the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. The president’s signature that will make the bill law is expected before Christmas.
The following is a statement by the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Roughead;
Special from Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNS) — The Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Gary Roughead, released the following statement following the vote to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”:
I am pleased the Congress voted to repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” statute (section 654 of title 10, United States Code).This Senate action does not immediately change the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy.
If the President signs the provision into law, there are still a series of steps that will take place before Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is repealed.
First, the Department of Defense will prepare the necessary policies and regulations to implement the change. We will also ensure that the force is provided training on the new policies.
Second, the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff must certify that the change can be made consistent with military readiness, military effectiveness, unit cohesion, and recruiting and retention.
Finally, there is a 60-day period following certification before repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell takes effect.
As we move forward our Navy’s superb leaders, both officer and enlisted, will be key to a successful transition to the new policy. Navy leadership will continue to keep all informed.
The United States Navy will remain the world’s most ready, capable and professional Navy where all our shipmates will continue to be treated with dignity and respect.
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