DOCSLIB.ORG

Manufacturers Responsible for Quality Control HONOLULU - Johnny Was Given a Do Better

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Manufacturers Responsible for Quality Control HONOLULU - Johnny Was Given a Do Better 5 Posture statemen Dental health Exercise Super Squad Lehman addresses Dependent dentistry program Physical program Competition Squad House Armed Service<, provides free exams builds up Marines attempts third title budget committee and fluoride treatments "can do" attitude in five years Page A-2 Page A-7 Page B-1 Page B-4 HAWAII MARINE Vol un limy payment for delivery to MCAS housing /S 1 per four week period. VOL. 11 NO. 17 KANEOHE BAY. HAW.AIL APRIL 28, 1982 TWENTYTWO PAGES Aviators sought 'HNC, WASHINGTON - The Marine Corps is looking for officers interested in becoming Naval Aviators. Manpower officials here stress that although the Naval Flight Officer community is filled, a shortage of NAs (pilots) exists. -There are many quality officers in the Marine Corps. We feel many would Make fine Naval Aviators and would like them to apply," said a manpower official. Unrestricted regular officers on active duty, and unrestricted reserve officers on active or inactive duty are eligible. Manpower officials will also consider officers accepted for NFO training and later found qualified for NA training, as long as they applied for NA training prior to THE JOURNEY BEGINS - Marines of BLT 3/3 HMM-185 amphibious unit departed on its annual six-month beginning NFO training and MSSG-31 say goodbye to family and loved ones before deployment Thursday. (Photo by Sgt Chris Taylor) assignments. boarding the USS Peleliu at Pearl Harbor. The Marine Current NFO trainees cannot apply for cross-training to NA status. However, NFOs who have completed at least three years in Marines depart Hawaii after that community may apply. Applicants must be less than 27 and one-half years old on date of application, and meet minimum physical and aeronautical participating in RIMPAC-82 requirements, as established in Chapter 15 of the U.S. Navy's Kaneohe Bay in 1953, as more than movement during the assault phase of Medical Manual. by Sgt Pepper Davis 6,000 brigade personnel participated. the operation. Applicants separated from Another important aspect of the Major Jim Lenard, brigade Navy, Army or Air Force flight ABOARD THE USS PELELIU -A 'brigade's involvement included the operations planning officer, said the officer training won't he accepted. long-awaited 1st Marine Brigade plan embarkation of the brigade unit was tasked with a five-part Applicants must score a was put into effect April 10 through 21, headquarters and Marine Heavy mission for the conduct of an minimum of three on the as RIMPAC '82 neared its apex. Helicopter Squadron -463. These amphibious operation: planning, Academic Qualification Test and Five rim of the Pacific nations organizations do not normally operate embarking, rehearsal, movement to the five on the Hight Aptitude Rating. engaged in the mega-opeartion which aboard ship with deployed brigade objective, and the assault. Waivers for various require. began last month, and included 60 forces. The major added that a prime ments will he considered on a case- ships, 120 aircraft, and 29,000 Marines According to authorities, RIMPAC training objective of the brigade was to by-case basis. and sailors from the United States, was "designed solely to enhance shift operational control from the ship . More information on the Japan, Canada, Australia and New tactical capabilities of participating to the shore during the assault phase. SO LONG HONEY - Eiko Maralusha holds program is available in Marine Zealand. units in most major aspects of He said this process is not usually her young son, Avrian, as she waves Corps Order 1542.11/ Officers This marked the 10th year for the conventional maritime warfare." executed during most short training goodbye to her husband, a Marine attached interested in applying for the RIMPAC operations, but the first time Although RIMPAC was basically a exercises, but "everything went as to Battalion Landing Team 3/3. Mrs. program should call the Officer a brigade-size unit has been involved. paperwork and computerized exercise, planned," he commented. Maralusha's daughter, Delfine, was also on Special Assignment Section at It was the largest brigade training it was conducted in as realistic a The five nations were divided into hand Thursday to watch the ships depart HQMC AUTOVON 224. 1240/1983 evolution since its arrival at MCAS manner as possible, with troop cont. on A-4 Pearl Harbor. (Photo by Sgt Chris Taylor) or (202) 694-1240/1983. A toy for small children has involved a 2-year-old child, The Consumer Product Safety have purchased the Indoor Gym Toy gym becomes become a potential deathtrap. It's Creative Playthings offered Commission estimates that House from AAFES, either on the called the "Indoor Gym House," parents the opportunity to replace 137,000 to 239,000 units may still mainland or Oahu, may return it and has a wooden slide and crawl- or repair the units in their he in use. to any AAFES on Oahu for a full through combination with a short possession. The Marine Corps and Navy refund. potential deathtrap set of steps providing access to the The steps of the Indoor Gym Exchange Systems on Oahu do For a free replacement kit, upper end of the slide. House were completely redesigned not carry this product; however, customers should write to: According to the manufacturer, to eliminate the possiblity of the Army and Air Force Exchange Creative Playthings, P.O. Box Creative Playthings of Pennsyl- accidents, and a repair kit System (AAFES) did carry the toy 306, Route 147, Herndon, PA vania, a child's head can become containing all necessary change about two years ago. It has not 17830. Overseas customers can wedged between the top step and components was made available been in stock since then. either return the toy to the nearest the platform. without charge to customers Adrienne Hamada, public AAFES exchange for a full refund As a result of three accidental worldwide. The goal is to replace information specialist with or send for the free replacement fatalities, the third of which all ladder units. AAFES said that customers who kit. Random sampling determines acceptability Manufacturers responsible for quality control HONOLULU - Johnny was given a do better. But as far as specific problem factory to supplement their lifestyles on stereo for his birthday. He loved it so areas go, each industry has different "Human error in production small farms. As an incentive, much he left it running all nightlong, and pains and quirks. Three case histories will and poor management gave the workers a goal: in the morning, when he rubbed the sleep explain. quality control are the main sources of produce a number of suitcases that meet from his eyes, his stereo - his brand-new the company's quality standards by a stereo - was not working. "How did this One product that failed testing was a problems." certain time and they could go home. happen," his mother complained at her baby crib. The chrome plating on a riser Result? Production increased with local exchange later. And the customer bar was discovered peeling during a demand. They increased production and cooperate. quality at a new high, and the workers service clerk assured her that the problem routine inspection. This condition was an as a result, allowed quality inspections to According to the "Quality Control usually work only about four or five hours would be corrected and placed the stereo obvious hazard, and so the manufacturer slip. The problem here was a deliberate Handbook" by Joseph Juran, the cause of a day but draw eight hours pay! with a stack of several ( there similarly was notified and the problem corrected. failure to accomplish established quality this attitude shift can be found in the fact As the ultimate consumer, the customer returned. Since this appeared to be But the source of problem was unique to control procedures. that the majority of workers do not see the can also stimulate motivation. Customers widespread problem, caused by a that company. Because of the demand for whole aspect of production. "In complex supply a vital motivational function manufacturer, all the stock of this item the product, two plants for producing the A FINAL EXAMPLE OCCURS in products the parttime or fulltime of when they detect an item thatis anything was removed from exchange stores and cribs were needed, one near the corporate the automotive industry. A car rolled off hundreds of individuals may contribute less than first rate. By notifying a local returned to the supplier. headquarters, one in another state. The the assembly line with a knocking sound to the final result. Of these ... only a few exchange employee the customer aids in Based on industry standards of total peeling chrome, it turned out, was being in the door. The purchaser brought it back can understand how their contribution supplying first quality merchandise and items shipped, inspections are conducted produced in the plant located farthest a- to service and when the door panel was affects the real goal." This may be the motivates industry to produce the same. on a random sample basis from way from headquarters supervision. The removed the problem was uncovered. It cause but what about a solution? But why doesn't the manufacturer shipments to determine acceptability. If problem here was not in the process of seemed that someone had tied a hammer recognize the problem in the first place? more than a small percentage of the production, but in that of supervision. handle by a string to the inside of thedoor WHEN AN EMPLOYEE has no goal "Human error in production and poor sample is defective, the shipment is sent Another case involved a brand of high so that every time a turn was made, it nor reason to produce the item faster or quality control are the main source of back to the supplier for credit and action.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Scott Wadsworth Heaney Member, Board of Directors World Affairs Council of Connecticut
    Scott Wadsworth Heaney Member, Board of Directors World Affairs Council of Connecticut Scott Wadsworth Heaney was born in Hartford Connecticut on June 3, 1973 and was raised in Glastonbury, Connecticut where he graduated from Glastonbury High School in 1992. From 1992-1996, Scott attended Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts earning a Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology. While at Springfield College, Scott was the Student assistant to the Director of Alumni Relations, was a member of both the track and cross country teams, and was involved in numerous extra curricular activities on and off campus. Scott was also a founding member of the Springfield College Student Alumni Council and the Springfield College Veteran’s Day Committee. In 1993, Scott was accepted into the Marine Corps Platoon Leader’s Class Officer Candidate Program. Upon graduation, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. In September 1996, he reported to the Marine Corps Combat Development Command in Quantico, Virginia for The Basic School (TBS), a grueling six month officer development program which all Marine Corps officers must complete after after becoming a commissioned officer. Having graduated from the Basic Logistics Officer’s Course, The Landing Force Logistics Officers Course and the Joint Maritime Pre-positioned Force Staff Planner’s Course, Scott became a logistics officer and was assigned to his first duty station in California. In 1998, Scott reported to First Marine Corps Division in Camp Pendleton California to serve in the infantry battalion as the Assistant Logistics Officer for First Battalion First Marines (1/1). During his tour from 1999-2000, Scott’s battalion completed a six month deployment on the USS Peleliu operating in Korea, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and conducting peace keeping operations in East Timor.
    [Show full text]
  • Eligibility Guide.Pdf
    VFW ELIGIBILITY GUIDE The following is to be used as a guide in determining eligibility for membership, and is furnished as a matter of information concerning the periods during which eligible service occurred. Eligibility for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is based on honorable service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard performed by Officers or enlisted personnel who have served in any foreign war, insurrection, or expedition, which service is recognized by the award of a campaign or service medal of the United States, or who served in Korea as outlined in the following guide, or who earned Hostile Fire or Imminent Danger Pay. Persons still serving in the active armed forces may be accepted for membership provided that they meet eligibility requirements. Proof of service to establish eligibility for membership rests with the applicant. The following is a guide in determining eligibility and may be updated by the VFW. Campaign Military Qualifying Medal Service Dates Expeditionary Navy/Marine Corps Feb 12, 1874 – Open Spanish Campaign Army May 11, 1898 – Aug. 16, 1898 Navy Apr. 20, 1898 – Dec. 10, 1898 Army of Cuba Occupation Army Jul. 18, 1898 – May 20, 1902 Army of Puerto Rico Occupation Army Aug. 14, 1898 – Dec. 10, 1898 Philippine Campaign Army Feb. 4, 1899 – Dec. 31, 1913 Navy Feb. 4, 1899 – Sept. 15, 1906 China Relief Expedition Army Jun. 20, 1900 – May 27, 1901 Navy Apr. 5, 1900 – May 27, 1901 Cuban Pacification Army Oct. 6, 1906 – Apr. 1, 1909 Navy Sept. 12, 1906 – Apr.
    [Show full text]
  • OATSD-PA Memorandum on Beginning of Rwandan Genocide
    Digital Commons @ George Fox University David Rawson Collection on the Rwandan Genocide Archives and Museum 4-12-1994 OATSD-PA Memorandum on Beginning of Rwandan Genocide N/A Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/rawson_rwanda Recommended Citation N/A, "OATSD-PA Memorandum on Beginning of Rwandan Genocide" (1994). David Rawson Collection on the Rwandan Genocide. 241. https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/rawson_rwanda/241 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Archives and Museum at Digital Commons @ George Fox University. It has been accepted for inclusion in David Rawson Collection on the Rwandan Genocide by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ George Fox University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. .SENT BY: :13- 4-94 3=55PM 497116805380~ 202 647 0122i# 2 HQUSEUCOM Public Affairs 12 April 1994 MEMORANDUM FOR OATSD-PA (CAPT Doubleday) SUBJECT: DISTANT RUNNER UPDATE WRAP-UP (RWANDA NEO) 1. In support of today's Press Brief, the following information on the Rwanda NEO (DISTANT RUNNER) is provided for your use: • The u.s. European command forward deployed u.s. Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force forces Saturday, April 9 1 to Burundi and Kenya as a precautionary measure in the event a non-combatant evacuation (NEO) was required for approximately 250 u.s. citizens in Rwanda. That country experienced a drastic escalation of violence at the end of last week that left many thousands dead. We are redeploying our forces today. • our u.s. Embassy in Rwanda completed an ordered departure by overland convoys, but our forward deployed forces airlifted 242 u.s.
    [Show full text]
  • Autumn 2007 Full Issue the .SU
    Naval War College Review Volume 60 Article 1 Number 4 Autumn 2007 Autumn 2007 Full Issue The .SU . Naval War College Follow this and additional works at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review Recommended Citation Naval War College, The .SU . (2007) "Autumn 2007 Full Issue," Naval War College Review: Vol. 60 : No. 4 , Article 1. Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol60/iss4/1 This Full Issue is brought to you for free and open access by the Journals at U.S. Naval War College Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Naval War College Review by an authorized editor of U.S. Naval War College Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 1 Autumn 2007 60, Number 4 Volume Naval War College: Autumn 2007 Full Issue NAVAL WAR COLLEGE REVIEW Published by U.S. Naval War College Digital Commons, 2007 NAVAL WAR COLLEGE REVIEW Autumn 2007 R COL WA LEG L E A A I V R A N O T C I V I R A M S U S E B I T A T R T I H S E V D U E N T I Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Naval War College Review, Vol. 60 [2007], No. 4, Art. 1 Cover The Kongo-class guided-missile destroyer JDS Chokai (DDF 176) of the Japan Mar- itime Self-Defense Force alongside USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) on 10 December 2002. The scene is evocative of one of the many levels at which the “thousand-ship navy,” examined in detail in this issue by Ronald E.
    [Show full text]
  • USS STOCKDALE (DDG 106) MAGAZINE April
    HONOR USS STOCKDALE (DDG 106) MAGAZINE April. 2019 Vol. 1 Issue 4 CONTENTS / // A Message to the Crew From the Commanding Officer 17 “Shipmates, with all this talk about canceled port calls, a second beer day, and the uncertainty with our schedule, I want to discuss the benefits of adversity with you. Adversity is usually not a welcome word due to Commanding Officer its direct association with pain. But it is important not to shy away from Cmdr. Leonard Leos adversity because adversity and the struggles and hardships that come with it make you stronger. Facing adversity builds confidence and will Executive Officer put you on a path to counter greater adversity. As Sailors, we are tested Cmdr. Brandon Booher daily all types of physical and mental adversity, such as working flight operations, standing watch, prepping food in the galley, or countless Collateral Duty Public hours of drills. Many of these shipboard duties are carried out in extreme Affairs Officer conditions and deprive us many hours of precious sleep. Attitude is very Ensign Alison Flynn important in dealing with adversity. Instead of feeling like a victim or feeling sorry for yourself, it is important to carry a tough, positive attitude. Editor/Designer This attitude becomes the foundation for creating a special breed of Sailor MC2 Abigayle Lutz who can tackle any challenges a Dynamic Force Employment has to offer. 4 MARCH IN REVIEW Our Sister Service, the Marine Corps, prides themselves on working in / TAKE A GLIMPSE AT MARCH the worst conditions having the crappiest gear and having the highest casualty rates.
    [Show full text]
  • Preliminary Draft
    Title preliminary D R A F T -- 1/91 D-Day, Orange Beach 3 BLILIOU (PELELIU) HISTORICAL PARK STUDY January, 1991 Preliminary Draft Prepared by the Government of Palau and the http://www.nps.gov/pwro/piso/peleliu/title.htm[7/24/2013 3:39:42 PM] Title National Park Service TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Background and Purpose BLILIOU (PELELIU) Study Setting Tourism Land Ownership and Tenure in Palau Compact of Free Association Bliliou Consultation and Coordination World War II Relics on Bliliou Natural Resources on Bliliou Bliliou National Historic Landmark Historical Park - Area Options Management Plan Bliliou Historical Park Development THE ROCK ISLANDS OF PALAU http://www.nps.gov/pwro/piso/peleliu/title.htm[7/24/2013 3:39:42 PM] Title Description The Reefs The Islands Soils Vegetation The Lagoon Marine Lakes Birdlife Scenery Archeology Existing Uses Recreation Fishing Land Use Conserving and Protecting Rock Islands Resources Management Concepts Boundary Options PARK PROTECTION POSSIBILITIES BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDICES Appendix A Appendix B http://www.nps.gov/pwro/piso/peleliu/title.htm[7/24/2013 3:39:42 PM] Title Management Option Costs LIST OF FIGURES Figure Location Map, The Pacific Ocean 1 Figure States of the Republic of Palau 2 Figure Peleliu 1944; Bliliou Today 3 Figure Land Tenure 4 Figure Remaining Sites and Features, 1944 Invasion 5 Figure Detail 1, Scarlet Beach 6 Figure Detail 2, Purple Beach 7 Figure Detail 3, Amber Beach 8 Figure Detail 4, Amber Beach & Bloody Nose Ridge 9 Figure Detail 5, White and Orange Beaches 10 Figure Bloody
    [Show full text]
  • VFW Eligibility Information
    Rev. 07/27/16 VFW Eligibility Information The fundamental differences between our organization and other veterans organizations, and one in which we take great pride, are our eligibility qualifications. There are three primary requisites for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States: (1) U.S. Citizen or U.S. National (2) Honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States (3) Service entitling the applicant to the award of a recognized campaign medal or as set forth in the Congressional Charter and By-Laws and Manual of Procedure and Ritual. Sec. 103 -- ELECTION: Applications. After the applicant has filled out the application card, it should be provided to the post adjutant or quartermaster, together with the dues (and admission fee, if applicable). A receipt shall be given to the applicant. An applicant may be recommended after eligibility has been fully determined by the post reviewing committee. With respect to a department member-at-large, the department headquarters is responsible for the eligibility determination. The original application of every member will be retained on file with the adjutant. Balloting on Applications. Before voting on the application during a post meeting, the commander shall allow the members present an opportunity to state their objections, if any, to the admission of the applicant. Unless one member present shall request a written ballot, a vote shall be taken and a majority of the votes cast shall decide acceptance or rejection of the application. Rejection of Applicant. Should an applicant be rejected by the post, the admission fee and dues shall be returned.
    [Show full text]
  • NAVMC 2922 Unit Awards Manual (PDF)
    DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 2008 ELLIOT ROAD QUANTICO, VIRGINIA 22134-5030 IH REPLY REFER TO: NAVMC 2 922 MMMA JAN 1 C IB# FOREWORD 1. Purpose. To publish a listing of all unit awards that have been presented to Marine Corps units since the beginning of World War II. 2. Cancellation. NAVMC 2922 of 17 October 2011. 3. Information. This NAVMC provides a ready reference for commanders in determining awards to which their units are entitled for specific periods of time, facilitating the updating of individual records, and accommodating requests by Marines regarding their eligibility to wear appropriate unit award ribbon bars. a . Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), Navy Unit Citation (NUC), Meritorious Unit Citation (MUC) : (1) All personnel permanently assigned and participated in the action(s) for which the unit was cited. (2) Transient, and temporary duty are normally ineligible. Exceptions may be made for individuals temporarily attached to the cited unit to provide direct support through the particular skills they posses. Recommendation must specifically mention that such personnel are recommended for participation in the award and include certification from the cited unit's commanding officer that individual{s) made a direct, recognizable contribution to the performance of the services that qualified the unit for the award. Authorized for participation by the awarding authority upon approval of the award. (3) Reserve personnel and Individual Augmentees <IAs) assigned to a unit are eligible to receive unit awards and should be specifically considered by commanding officers for inclusion as appropriate, based on the contributory service provided, (4) Civilian personnel, when specifically authorized, may wear the appropriate lapel device {point up).
    [Show full text]
  • Military Medals and Awards Manual, Comdtinst M1650.25E
    Coast Guard Military Medals and Awards Manual COMDTINST M1650.25E 15 AUGUST 2016 COMMANDANT US Coast Guard Stop 7200 United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20593-7200 Staff Symbol: CG PSC-PSD-ma Phone: (202) 795-6575 COMDTINST M1650.25E 15 August 2016 COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION M1650.25E Subj: COAST GUARD MILITARY MEDALS AND AWARDS MANUAL Ref: (a) Uniform Regulations, COMDTINST M1020.6 (series) (b) Recognition Programs Manual, COMDTINST M1650.26 (series) (c) Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual, SECNAVINST 1650.1 (series) 1. PURPOSE. This Manual establishes the authority, policies, procedures, and standards governing the military medals and awards for all Coast Guard personnel Active and Reserve and all other service members assigned to duty with the Coast Guard. 2. ACTION. All Coast Guard unit Commanders, Commanding Officers, Officers-In-Charge, Deputy/Assistant Commandants and Chiefs of Headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Manual. Internet release is authorized. 3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. Medals and Awards Manual, COMDTINST M1650.25D is cancelled. 4. DISCLAIMER. This guidance is not a substitute for applicable legal requirements, nor is it itself a rule. It is intended to provide operational guidance for Coast Guard personnel and is not intended to nor does it impose legally-binding requirements on any party outside the Coast Guard. 5. MAJOR CHANGES. Major changes to this Manual include: Renaming of the manual to distinguish Military Medals and Awards from other award programs; removal of the Recognition Programs from Chapter 6 to create the new Recognition Manual, COMDTINST M1650.26; removal of the Department of Navy personal awards information from Chapter 2; update to the revocation of awards process; clarification of the concurrent clearance process for issuance of awards to Coast Guard Personnel from other U.S.
    [Show full text]
  • Cageprisoners Cageprisoners
    CAGEPRISONERS BEYOND THE LAW – The War on Terror’s Secret Network of Detentions AFRICA East Africa PRISON NAME LOCATION CONTROL SITE CONDITIONS DETAINEES STATUS Unknown Unknown East African Arabic Muhammad al-Assad was taken from his - Muhammad al- Suspected speaking jailers, with home in Tanzania and was only told that Assad Proxy Detention possibly Somali or orders had come from very high sources that Facility Ethiopian accents. he should be taken. The next thing he knew he had been taken on a plane for three hours to a very hot place. His jailers who would take him for interrogation spoke Arabic with a Somali or Ethiopian accent and had been served with bread that was typical of those regions. He was held in this prison for a period of about 2 weeks during which time he was interrogated by an English-speaking woman a white western man who spoke good Arabic. 1 Egypt Al Jihaz / State Situated in Nasr State Security Many former detainees have consistently - Ahmad Abou El Confirmed Security City which is in Intelligence approximated that cells within this centre are Maati Proxy Detention Intelligence an eastern roughly four feet wide and ten foot long, with - Maajid Nawaz Facility National suburb of Cairo many packed together, and with many more - Reza Pankhurst Headquarters detainees held within a small area. A torture - Ian Nesbit room is also alleged to be close by to these cells so that detainees, even when not being tortured themselves, were privy to the constant screams of others. Abou Zabel 20 miles from State Security El Maati reports that he spent some weeks in - Ahmad Abou El Confirmed the centre of Intelligence this prison.
    [Show full text]
  • “Asia-Pacific Trends: a U.S. Pacom Perspective"
    Asia-Pacific Trends: A U.S. PACOM Perspective By Admiral Timothy J. Keating Issues and Insights Vol. 7 – No. 14 Honolulu, Hawaii September 2007 Pacific Forum CSIS Based in Honolulu, the Pacific Forum CSIS (www.pacforum.org) operates as the autonomous Asia-Pacific arm of the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. The Forum’s programs encompass current and emerging political, security, economic, business, and oceans policy issues through analysis and dialogue undertaken with the region’s leaders in the academic, government, and corporate areas. Founded in 1975, it collaborates with a broad network of research institutes from around the Pacific Rim, drawing on Asian perspectives and disseminating project findings and recommendations to opinion leaders, governments, and members of the public throughout the region. Table of Contents Page “Asia-Pacific Trends: A U.S. PACOM Perspective” By Admiral Timothy J. Keating 1 About the Author A-1 iii iv Asia-Pacific Trends: A U.S. PACOM Perspective by Admiral Timothy J. Keating Admiral Timothy J. Keating, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) spoke at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C. on July 24, 2007. He was introduced by his co-hosts, Pacific Forum CSIS President Ralph A. Cossa and CSIS Senior Vice President Stephen Flanagan. Good afternoon everyone. Konichiwa. Good to see you all, some good friends and old friends. I thought we’d talk a little bit about the Pacific from a relatively new and a very old guy’s perspective. I’ll give you a stereo broadcast, a then and now perspective.
    [Show full text]
  • U.S. NAVAL BATTLE FORCE CHANGES 1 January 2010–31 December 2010 Compiled by Samuel Loring Morison
    copyright © 2011, Proceedings, u.s. naval institute, annapolis, Maryland (410) 268-6110 www.usni.org U.S. NAVAL BATTLE FORCE CHANGES 1 January 2010–31 DECEmBER 2010 Compiled by Samuel Loring Morison COMMISSIONINGS 22 Mar USNS William McLean Keel laid at National Date Name (Hull No.) Comments (T-AKE-12) Steel and Shipbuilding Corp., San Diego, CA. 16 Jan Independence (LCS-2) In Commission, Full at Mobile, AL. Homeport 10 June USNS Joshua Hum- Reactivated for duty San Diego, CA. phreys (T-AO-188) with the 5th Fleet in counterpiracy and terror- 9 Apr USCGC Bernard Name changed from ism operations. C. Webber (WPB-1101) Sentinel on 22 March. Keel laid at Bollinger 14 June USNS Charles Drew Marine, Lockport, LA. (T-AKE-10) 6 Mar Dewey (DDG-105) In Commission, Full at 11 Sep USNS Washington Seal Beach, CA. Home- Chambers (T-AKE-11) port San Diego, CA 5 Oct M/T Empire State Acquired on charter. 27 Mar New Mexico (SSN-779) In Commission, Full. Replaces one of the Homeport Groton, CT. Paul Buck-class AOTs recently stricken. A 7 May USCG Waesche In Commission, Full. second unit of this class (WMSL-7) Homeport Alameda, CA. is under construction 4 June Jason Dunham (DDG- In Commission, Special. to replace the second 109) Paul Buck AOT recently 18 July USCGC Stratton Launched at Northrup placed out of service (WMSL-752) Grumman (Ingalls Oper- ations), Pascagoula, MS. Christened 23 July. 26 July Gravely (DDG-107) In Commission, Special. 29 July Missouri (SSN-780) In Commission, Special. 31 July Missouri (SSN-780) In Commission, Full.
    [Show full text]