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® Serving the Hampton Roads Navy Family Vol. 18, No. 29, Norfolk, VA FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM July 22, 2010 USS George H.W. Bush hosts namesake BY MCSN J. SCOTT ST. CLAIR Navy and extremely proud of this USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs ship. That this ship is named after me knows no bound in terms of ATLANTIC OCEAN — USS my emotion and my pleasure and GEORGE H.W. BUSH (CVN 77), the honor that I feel,” he said. the Navy’s 10th and fi nal Nimitz- Commanding Offi cer, Capt. class aircraft carrier, received a Chip Miller, expressed what a visit from her namesake, former huge privilege and inspiration it President George H.W. Bush and was to host two individuals who former First Lady Barbara Bush devoted their lives to selfl ess ser- while underway, July 14. vice. President Bush and Barbara “What an honor it is to have our were escorted aboard by Adm. special guests aboard to see free- J.C. Harvey, Commander, U.S. dom at work fi rst hand,” said Miller. Fleet Forces Command. During “We are so grateful to have them his two-day visit to the aircraft join us at sea to see what we do carrier, Bush toured the ship, and how we do our part to defend observing day-to-day operations freedom.” and spending time with the crew, Barbara pointed out how much as well as taking part in a reen- the aircraft carrier and its crew listment ceremony for nearly 60 meant to her and her husband. Sailors, which he said, was an “This ship is probably the great- honor. est honor that George Bush ever Photo by MC3 (SW) Nicholas Hall “I am proud of every man and had given to him,” said Barbara. Former President George H.W. Bush watches fl ight operations from the Landing Signal Offi cer’s platform aboard woman on this ship,” he said. “I “He and I pray for this crew ev- the aircraft carrier that bears his name, July 14. Bush and his wife, Barbara, spent their time aboard watching was honored to be able to reen- ery single night of our lives. This fl ight operations, touring the ship and visiting the crew. list those who are ready to serve crew is the greatest and we are again. I am very emotional about thankful to you for what you’re Aviation Boatswain’s Mate ment, said she was thankful for rier on which she serves, an service to country, particularly doing and what your families do (Handling) Airman Apprentice the opportunity to interact with the Navy. I am very proud of the for all of us,” she said. Sutton C. Hout, of Air Depart- the namesake of the aircraft car- See NAMESAKE, A15 Navy transitions to paperless leave BY MC3 KARI R. RODRIGUEZ “By eliminating the paper trail, the service Navy Region Southwest Public Affairs members personnel information isn’t being SAN DIEGO — Beginning in August, the passed around,” Trisler explained. Navy will implement a self-service, paperless Trisler explained how the program works electronic leave system that will help safeguard and how it puts the responsibility on the Sailor personal information and cut processing time in to control their leave. half. “Sailors have the ability to monitor their leave According to NAVADMIN 103/10, Self-Ser- as it is sent through the chain of command and vice Electronic Leave (e-Leave) is a web-based is notifi ed once the request has been approved Photo illustration MC1 (AW) Tim Comerford program that Sailors access through their or if there is a need for more information,” Electronic Service Record and is projected to said Trisler. “Once approved, the member will provide a signifi cant savings in man hours and check-out/in using NSIPS, ultimately charging FFSC’s information, processing time. his own leave.” “This will eliminate the paper trail, because Trisler added that shore commands will start it is all done through Navy Standard Integrated using the program Aug. 1 and once the ship’s Personnel System (NSIPS),” said Yeoman 1st NSIPS systems are updated it will implement- referral line updated, Class (SW) Mike Trisler, Navy Region South- ed. west (NRSW) administrative offi cer. To view the NAVADMIN, visit www.npc.navy. It also allows for better privacy protection. mil. goes automatic BY MC1 (AW) TIM COMERFORD The Flagship Staff Writer NORFOLK — Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Norfolk’s information and referral line is changing to an auto- mated prompt system. All incoming calls will be directed to the key members for emergencies and all non emergency calls will be directed to other means for information. Alex Ottaviani, the site manager for FFSC Norfolk sees this as a necessary and helpful step. “We are maintaining the same service but we are going about it a little differently,” said Ottaviani. “The line is supposed to be used for emergencies such as those needing the victim advo- cates, the Red Cross or NMCRS. We did a lot of research to fi nd out what the usage of our I and R (Information and Referral) was. We found out through the research that people were just calling that number because they know it and they ask general questions which could be answered through other means.” They found that technology allowed them to free up person- nel from that. U.S. Navy photo “Instead of having the information and referral watch manned Last year’s Chief Petty Offi cer’s Round Up played host to the Master Chief Petty Offi cer of the Navy and 5 former 24 hours a day, calls will go to the prompt system,” said Ottan- MCPON’s. This year will likely be as popular, if not more so. viani. The prompt system will take over the 444-NAVY, (800) FSC-LINE (372-5463) and the 444-2102. “It will ring and introduce itself as the Fleet and Family Sup- Navy League looks to hold 12th Annual port Center and if it is an emergency to hang up and dial 911 or 444-3333 on base. Then it will go through a menu prompt- Chief Petty Offi cer Round Up, August 28 ing for domestic abuse victim advocate, sexual assault victim advocate, Navy marine Corps Relief Society, American Red PRESS RELEASE Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic one chief to another in the form where our future leaders can hear Cross, Military Homefront and the base operator,” said Otta- Public Affairs of conversation and discussions words of wisdom, experience and viani. “Also we will have our website on there in case someone about the various situations we knowledge from our senior lead- wants to register for a program.” The CPO Round Up is open to are faced with.” ers on the East Coast.” The needful calls will still be answered ultimately by a human all active duty, reserve, retired The schedule of the day in- Kings Dominion will be open being to help. and all families, friends and sup- cludes the Annual Deck Plate from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. with many “It will say if you want a domestic abuse victim advocate porters of the Navy team and will Spirit Award presentation, Chief special guests including MCPON, press one,” the site manager said. “When you press one, it will include unlimited use to all rides, Selectee Cadence Competition, MCPON’s(ret.), FLTCM’s, automatically ring to domestic abuse victim advocate and they shows and attractions at Kings and a 50/50 raffl e in support of FORCM’s, CMDCM’s and will pick up the phone.” Dominion. CPO Scholarship Fund. MCPO(ret.) Rudy Boesch from The same is true for all the other prompts. FFSC cut out the “The Navy at large will benefi t “This is an annual event and a Survivor. middle man and it allows growth for their service members. from this event along with junior good chance for not only CPO “This is the only time in years “We will be able to take the folks designated for the I and Sailors who work for the chiefs Selects, but also CPO’s and their that I can recall we have had a R line watch and use them in other roles,” he said. “We want who attend,” said Fleet Master messes to all come together and commitment from eight of the to make sure that those standing the watch can be used to do Chief (SW/AW) Tom Howard. “It hear from former MCPON’s, nine currently living previous something more in line with what their ratings are in order to will give the chiefs an opportunity FLTCM’s and FORCM’s,” said keep them profi cient.” to pass on their knowledge from Howard. “It is a one-stop location See ROUND UP, A15 INSIDE: SEA BREEZE 2010 A5 NECC CPOA SPONSORS TEENAGER B1 ENTERTAINMENT C14 Danish, Ukrainian and U.S. One child was chosen from Angelina Jolie adds “Salt” Navy divers took to the water CPOA family members to Angelina Jolie stars as Ev- for one of many dive evolutions participate in CampTrident, elyn Salt, a CIA offi cer on during the multinational exer- a week of physical activity the run accused of being a cise Sea Breeze 2010. focused on team building. 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